点评:A stunning day on the Grand Union Canal and a perfect chance to switch off from everyday life. It was such a lovely opportunity to enjoy the peace and quiet, take in the scenery, and reconnect as a family.
The kids absolutely loved learning how to work the locks and getting involved in the whole experience. Chugging along the canal felt like a real adventure for them. We took duck food with us and had so much fun spotting wildlife along the way – herons, kingfishers, swans, ducks, moorhens, coots, mandarin ducks and geese. It felt like a proper digital detox and a reminder of how much there is to enjoy away from screens.
We moored up for a family picnic with some classic British treats and really enjoyed sitting beside the canal taking in the beautiful landscape.
As complete novices, we really appreciated Paul's briefing before we set off. He clearly explained the route, gave key advice and covered safety in a way that made us feel relaxed and confident. We were well equipped and fully prepared for an excellent day out.
It was our first day on a narrowboat, but it definitely won’t be our last. Fun for all ages and a day we’ll remember for a long time.
Would highly recommend!
翻译:在格兰德联合运河上度过了美好的一天,这是一次彻底摆脱日常生活的绝佳机会。我们享受着宁静祥和的氛围,欣赏着沿途美景,与家人重拾亲密时光,真是太棒了。
孩子们非常喜欢学习如何操作船闸,并积极参与到整个过程中。对他们来说,沿着运河缓缓航行就像是一次真正的冒险。我们带了鸭食,一路上兴致勃勃地观赏着各种野生动物——苍鹭、翠鸟、天鹅、鸭子、黑水鸡、白骨顶、鸳鸯和鹅。这感觉就像一次彻底的数码排毒,也让我们意识到,远离电子屏幕,生活中还有那么多美好的事物值得我们去享受。
我们靠岸后,准备了一些经典的英式野餐,坐在运河边欣赏美丽的景色,享受着惬意的时光。
作为完全的新手,我们非常感谢保罗在出发前的讲解。他清晰地解释了路线,提供了重要的建议,并讲解了安全事项,让我们感到轻松自在,充满信心。我们装备齐全,准备充分,度过了美好的一天。
这是我们第一次乘坐窄船,但绝对不会是最后一次。老少皆宜,这将是我们永生难忘的一天。
强烈推荐!