It’s been a while since I last featured boats and canals. So… my first thought when this week’s challenge arrived was narrowboat or narrow boat, whichever you feel like choosing! I’m not gonna tell you about the history but basically they’re narrow because it cost so much to build canals.
So, what did the good engineering folk of those days do? They built skinny boats to fit skinny canals. The lock sizes also played a part but hey, you’re not here for a history lesson… you’re here to see a few photos of narrow… and other, canal boats! Before I give you a gallery… do click here to visit my Royal and Grand Canal pages…
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Love em 🙂
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Lovely post AJ! BTW, did you check out my latest post? It’s a fun new generator game…play it, and post your results in my comments!
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Nice gallery.
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Thanks! 😀
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Lovely gallery:)
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Taaaa! 😉
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Sulke pragtige prente…lyk te mooi om waar te wees. Mal oor die boot met die Suid-Afrikaanse vlag!
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Ja… ons Suid Afrikaaners is nie kanale gewoond nie! Ek moes hier kom leer. Kyk mooi… daar’s eintlik twee met die vlag! 😉
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Het gedog dis dieselfde boot!
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😉
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♫ ♫ When I get older, I will be stronger | They’ll call me freedom | Just like a waving flag ♫ ♫ Ahem. Sorry, this is what you get for showcasing pics of the SA flag in a foreign country. Love your canal boat photos (I still remember the lesson you taught me during April A-Z challenge – I will never again refer to the canal as a river). Excellent response to this prompt.
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To tell you the truth… your melody made me think of something else… yesterday, Leonard Cohen’s Marianne passed on! That made me sad… even though I don’t know her I have loved the song forever! Maybe I must do a post!
Yep… canal’s are alien to us “boer-kinners af die plaas af!” It’s a totally different lifestyle… one I can do with!
I’ve been fortunate to meet a few Saffers along the Irish canals… fun! 😉
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So long, Marianne! I remember. Isn’t it wonderful how artists draw the energy and inspiration for their work from other people and / or their surroundings?
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That’s life! 😉
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A fascinating collage of narrow boats and an interesting interpretation of the prompt AJ.
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Thanks Ruth… remind you of “home”? 😉
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Yes, I guess it does. I haven’t come across any canals or narrow boats here in Tassie. I used to visit Henley lock on the River Thames, as a kid, with my grandparents. Then Camden Lock in London as an adult. I never get bored of the lock process.
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Those are places I must still visit! Yep, I’m with you… locks are fascinating contraptions! 😉
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It’s been a while since I’ve strolled along a canal side too. I’ve got a busy few months coming up but I must rectify that as soon as I get chance. 😊
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I must confess… I too need to get out a little more… the weather and a bit of a health issue has left me indoors far too much this summer!
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Hope you’re feeling fit again soon. 😊
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Ah well… let’s hope! Thanks!! 😀
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Lovely collection. (Suzanne)
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