Halfway through our last full day on the water, everyone was so relaxed. We had all figured out our rolls on the boats, settled into the rhythm of the canal, and were just so chill.
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| Pretty purple flowers |
By mid-morning we had made our way to a mooring near a cute garden. We moored our boats, made the short hike, and explored the garden, letting the little ones romp around and get their wiggles out.
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| Gwen and Alison |
Back on the boat, it was obvious we were all much more comfortable. Alex was brave enough to sit high up on the boat's roof while 'helping' his dad un-moor the boat.
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| Alex takes charge |
The sun was shining and the folks on the other boat were catchin' some rays as they floated past.
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| Matt, Audrey, Marianne, and Alison |
The older kids decided they wanted to learn how to navigate the canal.
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| Michael with his nephew and Gwen |
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Gwen takes the "wheel"
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While Marianne enjoyed some quite time at the front of the green boat.
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| Marianne, super-chillaxin' |
The kids knew what to do each time we reached a lock, mooring, or tunnel. And we encouraged their help, so we didn't have to do the work!
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| More manual labor |
Nick got pretty brave while he walked up and down the outside of the blue boat, preforming maintenance, a beer run, or the occasional push to ensure the two boats didn't get too close to one another.
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| Nick, tempting fate |
…Or he was just showing off!
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| Nick, tempting fate yet again |
Everyone enjoyed the trip so much, we're already talking about going again!
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