Tag Archives: Nuala

How 17th Century Lyon History – got me in trouble

Posted on November 26, 2014 by agclontarf

Last Friday morning we visited the History of Lyon Museum. As I worked my way up the museum floors from Roman times to 14th, 15th 16th century, Nuala kept saying we need to leave for the airport. I kept saying … Continue reading →

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Koblenz to Cochem on Moselle

Posted on September 15, 2014 by agclontarf

We are now on the Moselle River having left the Rhine at Koblenz. What a difference! No more 7km current against us and endless barges. Instead we have a tranquil river, very pretty villages and lots of tourists. But you … Continue reading →

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Henrichenburg Boat Lift and Buying a Carpet for the Boat

Posted on September 10, 2014 by agclontarf

Last week we motored from Munster to Henrichenburg on the Elms Canal. We only stopped there because I wanted to visit the barge museum and ancient boat lifts. Nuala said we have a schedule to keep but as I would love … Continue reading →

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I have decided that today blog is all about me as it’s my birthday!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by agclontarf

Today I am 61 ! There were sometimes in my life that I thought I would never get to this age. But I have and I am in the middle of a Gap Year and celebrating my birthday, with Nuala, … Continue reading →

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We have become so flexible with planning and targets – it’s scary

Posted on August 27, 2014 by agclontarf

Nuala and I agreed last week that after Berlin we would cruise for long days and get back to Koblenz (825 km away), as soon as possible in case the water levels on the Rhine start to rise. That was … Continue reading →

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Berlin family entertains us- our first night in a house in four months

Posted on July 21, 2014 by agclontarf

On Friday, Nuala and I set off to visit Heike and her family. Nuala first met Heike thirty seven years ago when they were both au pairs in Paris. Heike reminded Nuala that it was twenty seven years since they … Continue reading →

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Remember the blog debate on Washing Machine or Microwave?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by agclontarf

Do you remember we had a debate and decision as to whether to fit a microwave or washing machine to the boat and the microwave won?

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The Dover Delivery Team goes home – Nuala Arrives

Posted on April 4, 2014 by agclontarf

Thursday was the change of crew date. The plan was that Nuala would arrive by air to Beauvais Airport, hire a car and drive to meet us in Douai. Then Bill and Michael would drive the car back to the … Continue reading →

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The Car is Sold! – 20 days before departure.

Posted on March 5, 2014 by agclontarf

I sold my car. I put it up for sale in January and after about 30 phone enquirers and 3 road tests I gave up and finally sold it last week for less than I expected to get. Now suddenly … Continue reading →

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