Life was becoming dull. The same old routines every day in a suburban London life. What to do? Sell the house and move onto a canal boat while we had the energy. Some called us brave. Others said we were crazy. But we have no mortgage and the chance to travel the canals of Britain on a narrowboat...or a barge as some call them...was too compelling to ignore. Many adjustments had to be made. The learning curve was steep, but it has been worth the journey. The stories you are about to read are true. Every word. This is Volume 1 of 2 Volumes that span 4 years. Join us for the trip.