PREAMBLE

It's been a while in coming and even then it didn't go as planned! Or perhaps it did. The largest storm in years hit the UK so our crossing was cancelled and we were advised to leave the Channel crossing until the weather cleared, whenever. No problem with Soraya making the crossing the problem is with us and the bumpy ride. The good news is Soraya is ready with European Certification (TRIWV) and all the equipment for Europe, don't even mention ATIS VHF radios, red and white fuel! and we will be off soon. We bought the péniche on the Thames and have had a great time exploring the Thames and living in various places whilst various works have been carried out to prepare Soraya for Europe and European legal requirements. She belongs in Europe and will be better suited to the dimensions of the continental inland waterways. (See 'Photographs and Specifications' page for more information on the boat, if you're interested. Coming soon.)

So weather willing it's a few more days in London then round the corner to Ramsgate and a dash through the shipping lanes to Dunkerque with Sid the pilot. We are not complaining about being in London we've got a great mooring, Hermitage Community Moorings in Wapping, just next to Tower Bridge with views of the City, Tower Bridge and the Shard. (Below).

View from our moorings