England again...

 The canal was full of interesting bits in between the extensive green paddocks. For example, we went through a wicked cool tunnel. Over 300 feet long and had a crazy echo potential. I didn't let loose completely to save everyone's ears. People at the front of the boat had the light, but I was driving in the dark & just heading towards the end.

That was my first day driving & I really thought it should have been my last. See, I broke the boat. Not a minor break, but a large one that shredded bolts and disconnected the chassis from the engine. Notice in this shot how the silver bits are not connected?

We headed to Stratford-Upon-Avon and even went into the house where Shakespeare was born. People have been visiting that house for over 250 years, a pretty amazing thing in itself. Check out me in Shakespeare's recreated garden.

Another canal highlight was the large aqueduct. Cam allowed me to continue driving and he went to take some photos. Luckily the boat can't really go anywhere, even if I stop steering. 

We worked A LOT of locks that first week...150 to be exact. That's quite a few to do, especially when the first one you ever did was just that week. This shot of Tony epitomizes what we saw many, many times.

The boat was really a nice size. Each couple had a bedroom and a bathroom. We shared a common space that had a kitchen, small fridge, and eating area. Here's a view looking from the front of the boat into that kitchen. 

Our bedroom was in the back. The bed had a section you can just see on the left that folded down and allowed you to sleep across the width of the boat. This is looking toward the kitchen at our bedroom. Not huge, but large enough to live. More pictures coming your way soon...