In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, D. Wasser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >Once again, thanks for the advice! I have no intention of trying to >over exert myself--that would defeat the purpose of cruising at 3mph >through the countryside. I'm looking for the opposite of being in a >rush! I'm an early riser, so I think it's quite possible we could set >out by 7:30 or 8 each morning. I would think it wouldn't be a stretch >to make a 5 or 6 hour day, with plenty of time for a comfortable lunch >and some nosing around here and there, no?
Yup definitely and even the option of a couple of hours evening cruising if you fancied it! > >The Ashby sounds like the right "speed" for us. In that direction, >we'd go through the Newbold tunnel, right? Not quite as impressive as >Braunston or Blisworth, I assume. Definitely not! Newbold is a bit more than an elongated bridge but not much more (that's a bit unfair actually!) However it's dead straight and you can see the far end so not so exciting as Braunston and/or Blisworth. It also lacks a waterfall to catch you out :-)} The Ashby is very pretty but also shallow. I think which way you go will depend on your (or your crew's) view of locks. Personally I prefer routes that have a fair number to break up the day and tend to view a day that has no locks as less desirable but there are other views. >Does anyone have an opinion on the >Crick route--i.e. ? A pleasant enough run IIRC Cheers Guy -- Guy Morgan nb Virgo, WFB, Stockton GU Defend the waterways. Visit the web site www.saveourwaterways.org.uk
