Bartimaeus

Day: 5 September 2024

Crazy

Posted on 5 September 2024 | By Clare

Flotsam. Directly in front of the bow of a narrowboat is a raft of branches and twigs. There are similar clumps on both sides of the boat. The muddy water is reflecting a cloud in the sky.

Are we crazy to try the tidal Ouse?

Rising Tide

Posted on 5 September 2024 | By Shane

Railway bridge. A narrowboat is approaching a railway bridge over the river. There is a control room on top of the bridge which is used when the bridge is swung. There is obviously plenty of headroom for the boat, so no swing is needed. Through the bridge the road bridge is also visible - it has a similar clearance, and can also swing and

Going upstream is less effort when you go with the tide.