A hastily thrown together post – I’ve 1001 things to do before going away for a fortnight in two days’ time – recording a short walk that my friend Zoe and I did two Mondays ago, first Friday having metamorphosed into second Monday for once.
We started at Brassknocker Basin, at the end of the Somerset Coal Canal, crossed Dundas Aqueduct over the River Avon, and then went for a while along the Kennet and Avon Canal, before turning back and having an enjoyable lunch at the Angelfish Cafe by our starting point. (I just wish mine could have been served on a plate not a board.) It was a very dull day, and the expected rain set in before we left. Photos courtesy of my phone.
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Very envious of the beautiful county side you have settled in and much admire that come hell or high water you are determined to get out there to see what you are not missing. Well done Venetia and well done for sharing it all with us.
Trust we will find a time when we can have a catchup and in the meantime I wish you a happy holiday that you are about to embark on.
With love, Barbara xx
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Thanks very much, B. It’s true, lovely countryside is not far.
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We have walked over that aqueduct. It is a good choice for a walk.
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I’ve wanted to do it for a while.
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Se balader sur un aqueduc, – rare et original -, ainsi que le long d’un canal, parmi toutes ces nuances de vert, quelle agréable sortie.
Bon voyage et à très bientôt 😉
Christine
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Agreed, though this one, which I did by boat, not on foot, back in the 1980s, is a little more impressive!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontcysyllte_Aqueduct
As you say, à bientôt !
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Ah oui, impressionnant ! Tu as eu de la chance de faire cette excursion.
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Indeed, and very slightly nerve-racking…
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Lovely view looking down on the Avon. It looked like a most enjoyable walk – and a delicious lunch too!
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All very true!
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Lovely pictures! I live in Washington State and we, too, have a lot of green and water!
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I’ve been to Washington, but not Washington State – though I have visited that side of North America, one country north of you. And that certainly has a lot of green and water!
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