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— Oscar Wilde.
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ENGLAND: Narrowboating on the Kennet & Avon Canal
Caen Hill locks: A flight of 29 locks between Rowde and the town of Devises. To complete the series of locks can take as little as 4 hours or as long as 8 hours depending upon the amount of traffic.
FRANCE: Our Dip into the Canal Boating Scene
A couple years back, I thought we should experience another aspect of France – outside of the Parisian realm. My typical vacation planning process usually began with a Pinterest search supplemented with a deep-dive into travel magazines. So this time, while perusing the National Geographic Traveler, I happened to stumble upon an article on self-navigating the Canal du Midi. Past travels have always revolved around my interests and my husband (along with his credit card!) would go along for the ride. However, here was an opportunity to throw him a bone by playing to his interests! Putting my faith in the power of Dramamine, I set to exploring a vacation on a canal boat.
SEA SICKNESS: Fear not! I am the proverbial canary in the coal mine for all things even potentially nauseating. No ferris wheels, hang gliders, children’s swingsets… However, a canal boat leisurely meandering on lazy canals and rivers had piqued my curiosity. So we rented a 35-foot Linssen and embarked on our adventure. And as canal boats are limited to 10 miles per hour, the water was like glass. No speed boats. No watersports. No rocking the boat. Without a single motion sickness measure, not even a hint of nausea plagued me. However, for the doubting Thomas… I have conquered the seas off of Ireland on a regimen of motion sickness pills started the night before (8PM, Midnight, and the final pill at 6AM the morning we sailed.) My body had acclimated to the drowsy aspect over night, and by morning my inner-ear was so deadened that I could have eaten sushi while bouncing on those waves without incident!
CHOOSING THE CANAL: The French canal waterways extend from the Mediterranean Sea, to the Atlantic Ocean, to the English Channel on into Belgium, Switzerland and Germany. A Google search had come up with a variety of companies that rented boats. In considering reviews such as with TripAdvisor, I settled upon LocaBoat https://www.locaboat.com/ . The costs for rental varied depending upon the type of boat and the popularity of the canal destination selected. I opted to cruise Burgundy Nivernais, starting in the town of Joigny upon the river Yonne and into the Canal de Bourgogne – purely based solely upon budget and accessibility from Paris. We were NOT disappointed!
FUN FACT: These canals were originally devised to move products upstream from the south of France to destinations such as Paris. Prior to the implementation of the lock system, there was a damming method where barges and all types of boats were propelled willy-nilly upstream on the crest of a man-made wave. It was not only slow, but quite precarious and fraught with danger. However, in the mid-1600s, the canal lock system was built and upstream travel became safely possible as boats stair-stepped their way across the country.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. DO YOU NEED SAILING EXPERIENCE? No. You will get a 1-hour lesson on steering the boat, care of the boat, and canal etiquette. It’s adequate. However, the majority of our training came from the kindness of fellow boaters who were eager to befriend and shared experiences.
2. ENTERING LOCKS: The locks we experienced were a guillotine style and controlled by a professional gate keeper. They waved us forward when it was our turn to enter and assisted us on tieing to the side. In some cases, as many as 6 boats could be in a lock at a time. There was camaraderie amongst us travelers. After the first few locks, we were experts. Remember that the maximum speed is 10MPH but slow-and-go turned out to be the key!
3. FUEL: Your boat will be fully fueled and most boats can cruise for 3 weeks before re-fueling. We were on a 5-day cruise so this did not apply.
4. MOORING FEES: If there are open cleats for tieing up, then you’re good to dock. Expect to pay approximately 5 Euros for water and 5 Euros for electricity – tokens are purchased at each dock. Some areas had wi-fi for an additional fee.
5. BOAT OPTIONS: We were vacationing with our adult daughter so we chose a 2-bedroom, 2-bath (each with shower) boat. We had a full kitchen with stove/oven, small refrigerator, and sink. Pots, cooking/eating utensils, dishes, glassware were provided as were papertowels, cleaning products, bedding and bathtowels. There was a bright dining area. And we requested the bimini (shade cover) for outdoor entertaining protection from sun or rain. It was perfect!
6. REQUEST A BIKE RENTAL: For popping into town! Or pedaling on the shore beside the boat. A bike can easily go 10-15 miles an hour on these maintained paths alongside the canals. In most cases, your boat will be catching up to you! We saw young children riding ahead of their parents’ boats… and then assisting at the locks.
BENEFITS:
1. FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE IS GORGEOUS! The villages along the Yonne and Canal de Bourgogne came right up to the water’s edge. Cafes and restaurants, shops, and outdoor markets were a short walk from our boat.
2. STOP & DOCK WHENEVER YOU LIKE. Then move on when you are ready! Your scenery changes while your “hotel” travels with you so you only unpack once. Coin laundromats (laverie) are available in most towns.
3. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN FRIENDLY PEOPLE & VILLAGE LIFE: Although the canals enter into larger cities like Paris, we chose the quaint village experience. As we represent needed revenue for these rural towns, we always felt welcomed even with our limited language skills. Other boaters we met were from Germany, Australia, England and beyond. Some owned their own boats while others were renting like ourselves.
4. WHAT TO DO: For exploring, we found car rentals, taxis and trains were available to see the neighboring areas. Or do a Pinterest search (“favorite places to visit in ______”), TripAdvisor searches, or Google the towns you’ll pass through for ideas! However, that glass of wine on the back of the boat at sunset… PRICELESS!
5. OPTION TO COOK YOUR OWN MEALS: After so many days dining in restaurants, a quiet meal at home is a welcomed moment. Food and wine from the markets were quite affordable. Imagine relaxing in the morning to the water lapping against the side of your boat, sipping coffee and nibbling on a leisurely breakfast while the rest of your group was still sleeping! Cost savings are pennies to the dollar.
We loved this experience so much so, that we did it again in England the following year! On our France experience, we had chosen a 5-day option. That was too short. So for England, we opted for a 2-weeks. That was perfect! We normally vacation mid-May to mid-June, so we avoided the summer crowds – and the added benefit of pre-season pricing. Altogether, our 5-day canal boat rental was approximately $1800 U.S.
ART MUSEUMS: Taking it up a notch!
Art museums take my breath away. It’s the combination of creative brilliance, history, and beauty. I enter the buildings and the awe from being so close to originals created by masters dominates the experience. A docent brings me back down and focuses me. As a result, instead of just “going” to a museum, I now “see” the museum. I highly recommend this distinction.
There are many benefits to having a docent directed tour. Large museums such as The Louvre in Paris or The Prado in Madrid can be overwelming. Without direction, I wander bombarded by paintings – many look very similar – and it’s hall after hall. I recognize some names, some styles, and occasionally an individual piece. It’s superficial, but I at least I can say I’ve been to such-and-such famous museum. With a docent, I’m directed to specific pieces. Docents know fun facts like hidden signatures, symbolism, artists painting themselves (and spouses) into the piece, personal backgrounds and historical influeces, or how the artist felt about the person commissioning a painting. You leave the museum like you’ve been let in on big family secrets. And finally, there is the time issue. Those headsets have explanations on every painting. After two hours, you’ve only seen a fraction of the first floor when you realize you need to leave. Being able to speak to a docent and clue them of any particular interests ensures you are not disappointed by missing out on a painting due to time. Docents bring the paintings alive, engage you with the piece, then move you along.
HOW TO FIND A DOCENT:
- Google the museum and visit their websites: (i.e. https://www.louvre.fr/ , https://www.museodelprado.es/en , https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk ) In addition to tours, there may be other events or art activities you can do.
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com Specify a city and click on the heading “Things To Do”. Click on the button for museums.There are skip-the-line tickets for private tours listed here.
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ Yes, it’s not just for dog photos! Do a search such as “favorite London museum tour” and see all that pops up. Not only will you see posts for the famous museums, but you’ll find some obscure — yet fascinating — places
LONDON: STREET ART IN SHOREDITCH
The Shoreditch Street Art Tour https://www.shoreditchstreetarttours.co.uk/ was one of my favorite experiences in London this year. Let me get this out of the way… I regret not having seen some of the London standards for tourists (Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, etc.). However, I take some consolation in knowing that I saw them 40 years ago. So I’ll let that regret go and move onward! They will be there tomorrow in a way that street art is not intended to be. On the plus side, I was not elbow-nudged in crowded hallways or passing time in long queues… and this experience was definitely an eye-opener!
As for my preoccupation with street art – well, it’s social commentary; the product of a viewpoint by a person experiencing a particular point in time and needing to express that view. It is more than just tagging a name under a bridge. There was a motivation for what was painted, glued, sculpted, etc. into cityscape. It’s incentive for us to LOOK around and to be surprised by non-conventional art that is witty, clever, obvious or surreal that the average person may have unwittingly passed by but was meant to stumble upon.
It is not always spray paint. (Although, there is irony in a canned medium used to express a non-canned concept.) There can be a subtlety to the message or a blatant statement. That most of this art seems to spontaneously appear overnight – like unsolicited thoughts and ideas that pop into one’s head. Like whispers in a crowded room that you might overhear in passing, that shock you with their truth but excite you with knowledge of a juicy secret. And if you are seeking out this art in London, find Dave of Shoreditch Street Art Tours. He is constantly searching for new additions, discussing with the artists, and then will share and enlighten you with Indiana Jones-like excitement whatever he has found.
The above photo is from Dave’s phone (the artist Ben Wilson at work) and a couple samples that we found in Shoreditch. Ben Wilson has created over 10,000 of these gems. If you’re lucky, maybe you will stumble across one someday… or better yet, the artist himself!
Contact information: https://www.shoreditchstreetarttours.co.uk/
Street art at street level 
Hourglass symbol – money glued on wall 
When street art & performance art meet 
by Donk: B. Brave.
FLIGHTS 101
I think one of the things I dread mostly about vacationing abroad is the flight to get there. We live in Orange County, California, so we’re looking at a 13-hour flight at minimum. To me, that’s a long time. But a precursor to that has always included a 50-mile drive to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); Freeway traffic that added not only stress but another hour to the journey; Parking at the airport… ka-ching!; Waiting for the shuttle to the airport — add another half hour to the time, stressing if the shuttle will have room, then there’s also that luggage shlep. And I look forward to this even more when I have to do it all again when returning home… but now I’m tired. Seems like a necessary evil? Nope.
1.) TRY YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT: For us, John Wayne Airport (SNA) is only 10 minutes from home — A quick $20 Uber or maybe someone owes you a favor. We have to connect to an International Airport but our bags were checked all the way through and it’s a good opportunity to stretch your legs. And coming back, we do customs at the end of the first leg of our journey. So when we reached our final destination, we can quickly leave the airport and go home to bed.
2.) CHOOSE A CHEAPER ENTRY POINT INTO EUROPE… AND THEN CONNECT: For example, my flight to Paris in the summer was about $1000 r/t from LAX. I did a search for SNA to LHR (London), and that cost (with one stop in San Francisco) was only $500 r/t. Connecting flights to pretty much everywhere in Europe (once you are in Europe) can be as little as $100 r/t — as it was for us from LHR to CDG (Paris) on Air France. We saved $500 per ticket.
3.) REWARD YOURSELF: So the money I save I either roll into the cost of upgrading our seats, booking a nicer hotel, or splurging on a few extra experiences! Now that’s a win-win.
Minimizing the stress of travel has always been my goal. Identify what those triggers are for you, and then be creative about finding solutions. My triggers are time and budget. But by being flexible about where I fly to, and creative about avoiding the LAX commute, I have opened our budget to more possibilities for adventure. And I’m a happier traveler!
JAPAN: Honshu and Shikoku in 10 Days
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Japan with a close friend who wanted to share her hometown of Osaka, Japan. Japan had always intrigued me as a destination to explore, but I wanted an old cultural experience and not the modern Japan of typical tours. And due to the language barrier, I was a little daunted since some areas were quite rural. As Japanese is also my friend’s native language, she curated the following 10-Day journey using Osaka as her starting point, employing Google searches and Japanese travel magazines from ideas I gleaned from some Pinterest searches:
NOTE: We left Los Angeles LAX at 1:45PM and arrived in Osaka KIX at 6:15PM the following night.
Day 1 – Osaka : Sugawara Shrine; JR Kami Station train to Osaka Dotonbori District – Owl Cafe tea with live owls, Kamigata Okiyoe Museum with block printing lesson, Osaka Castle; Eel restaurant; board Orange Ferry for overnight boat to the island of Shikoku (private rooms). https://www.orange-ferry.co.jp/ Approximately $75 U.S. per person for fare with a room. Note that rooms have sinks, but the bathroom and shower facilities are down the hall.
Day 2 – Boat docks at Toyo, Shikoku, Japan. Take coastal train at Nyaugawa Train station in Saijo to Matsuyama. Matsuyama Castle via chairlift https://www.matsuyamajo.jp/ ; hike a single leg of the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage to Ishteji Temple. ; bath at historical Dogo Onsen (over 1000 years old) https://dogo.jp/ ; Stay at Matsuyama Tokyu REI Hotel for 2 nights.
Day 3 – Day trip to cultural craftsman town of Uchiko, 1 hour by train. (Uchiko provides a free Japanese translator if requested early!) http://www.we-love-uchiko.jp/ Make traditional Japanese washi paper; Make wrought iron candlestick holders Jizaikōbō blacksmith ; tour old kabuki Uchiko-za theater; visit cultural museum of merchant’s home; observe process of handrolled wax candles. For a list of workshops, visit: https://qrtranslator.com/0000001457/000587 Return to Matsuyama hotel.
Day 4 – Train to Imabari. Rent bicycles at train station to ride across bridges to Onomichi, Honshu on the Shimanami Kaido across Seto Inland Sea- a bus will pick you up when you’re tired http://www.cyclonoie.com/shimanami-tobishima-e/renatal.php ; Pirate Museum on Oshima; take bus from Onomichi to bullet train station at Fukuyama station then return to Osaka. Spend night in Osaka.
Day 5 – Train from Osaka to Kyoto. 2-night stay in traditional Machiya cultural home. Subway into downtown for shopping. Evening walk and dinner along river.
Day 6 – Kyoto: cable car to Arashiyama District. Rent bicycles. Ride through Bamboo Forrest, to Tenruji Temple, Soba noodle restaurant, hike up to Monkey Park at Mt. Iwatayama.
Day 7 – Kyoto: private lesson with Japanese baker making traditional Japanese Wagashi sweets; Kyoto outdoor Antique market; Kiyomizu Temple; Kennin-ji Temple; Higashiyama District.
Day 8 – Train from Kyoto to Akame – stay in rural mountain village rice terrace villa: Sasayuri-ann; Hike through lush forrest at Akame Falls; private traditional dinner cooked over fire at Sasayuri-ann by private chef. All locally grown food. https://www.visitnara.jp/venues/H00820/
Day 9 – Breakfast cooked to order at Sasayuri – train to Nara (store luggage in lockers at station). Walk through Nara Deer Park; Gangoji Temple; Todai-ji Temple with great bronze Buddah. Evening train back to Osaka.
Day 10 – Shopping in Osaka. Evening flight from Osaka KIX to Los Angeles.
IRELAND: 10 Days on a Budget
Our flight on AER LINGUS left Los Angeles and landed in Dublin about 15 hours later. We LOVE Aer Lingus; excellent friendly service. The airport was clean and efficient. Directly outside from where we collected our luggage was the taxi queue with an attendant that whisked everyone needing a taxi into cars with Disneyland-speed. (There are ATMs in the terminal if you need the 25 Euro fare to City Center.) The private taxi was well worth it, as we found Dublin taxi drivers to be not only informative, but extemely friendly and full of Irish wit as well!
This itinerary was a little aggressive for the amount of time we had allotted. There were some additional places that I had wished to squeeze in… but I wisely decided to save that for another trip! With that being said, hold on to your hats, for this one is a bit of a whirlwind! (Note prices are in U.S. dollars per person and are estimates due to fluctuations in conversion rates)
DAY 1: DUBLIN – Perfectly situated in Lower Dublin, stay at the O’CALLAGHAN DAVENPORT HOTEL https://www.davenporthotel.ie/ . I warn you it’s pricey ($235 U.S. per night, 4-star rating, includes a sit-down breakfast. Do NOT bypass those scones!), but it is situated walking distance from everything: Merrion Square with that odd Oscar Wilde lounging statue!; The Archeological Museum; The National Gallery of Ireland; stroll along the river Liffey. Book the Storytelling Dinner at The Brazen Head Pub, Dublin’s oldest pub, for an evening of food, folklore and music. https://www.irishfolktours.com/ ($58 U.S per person)
DAY 2: DUBLIN & BELFAST: Begin the day early as you don’t want to miss the excellent hotel breakfast. Next two nights are in Belfast!
–EARLY ACCESS: BOOK OF KELLS and Neighborhood Walking tour (meet at the entrance to Trinity College, Book through TripAdvisor, $55.00 U.S.)
– Rent a car (SIXT CAR HIRE) for 7 Days. It’s 2-hour to Belfast. ($65 U.S. per day if require an automatic transmission. Manuals are much less.)
–Black Taxi TOUR OF POLITICAL PEACE MURALS (Booked through TripAdvisor, $55 U.S. per person). Personal and insightful peek into “The Troubles” of Belfast.
DAY 3: GIANTS CAUSEWAY & TITANIC BELFAST:
-Easy 1-hour drive from Belfast to Giants Causeway– no need to pay for tour! Leave early if you also want to add a tour of the Bushmills Distillery! (https://www.bushmills.com/distillery/ $11 U.S. per person)
-Follow the coast back down to Belfast.
–TITANIC BELFAST museum & experience. Closing time is around 7PM in the summertime and you will require about 2 hours. It’s worth it! ( $24 U.S. per person https://www.titanicbelfast.com/ )
DAY 4: BELFAST TO GALWAY
–Bru Na Boinne / Newgrange & Knowth: tour 5000 year old Passage Tombs (arrive early as possible as limited admittance and shorter lines in early morning. http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/bru-na-boinne/built-heritage/newgrange/ )
–Trim Castle: Pay for the docent tour! Best 5 Euros you’ll ever spend! Fun Fact: if you’re a BRAVEHEART fan, each aspect of this castle is a different castle in the movie. http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/midlands-eastcoast/trimcastle/
-Stay at The Twelve Hotel for 2 nights in quaint Barna Village, just outside of Galway. Eat at the Donnelly’s pub across the street.
DAY 5: VISIT ASHFORD CASTLE
-Experience walking through the forrest with falcons for 75 Euro per person.
-Archery Lessons
-Lunch in the castle Drawing Room (need reservations) https://www.ashfordcastle.com/
-Afternoon shopping in Galway
-Return to The Twelve Hotel
DAY 6: CLIFFS OF MOHER, ARAN ISLANDS, KILLARNEY
-Leave early for Doolin (1 1/2 hr drive) to catch the boat to Inis Oirthir island. Tour the island by horse and cart ($15 U.S. available at dock). Return for breathtaking views from the boat beneath the Cliffs of Moher. https://doolinferry.com/ $34 U.S. per person roundtrip.
-Drive country roads to take ferry from Killimer to Tarbert.
-Stay at KILLEEN HOUSE HOTEL in Killarney.
DAY 7: KILLARNEY, CORK, to KILKENNY
-While in Killarney, drive through the lush KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK and visit MUCKROSS HOUSE for a tour of a manor house ( $10 U.S. per person http://www.muckross-house.ie/ ) Check the website for other activity offerings as well!
– Drive to the coastal town of CORK. This enchanting town is the second largest of Ireland. Do your research, as there is a lot to see here! There is another Titanic experience as Cork was the last port visited by the fated ship. https://www.cork-guide.ie/corkcity.htm
-It’s another 2-hour drive to KILKENNY. Stay at BUTLER HOUSE, a restored Georgian house seperated by a garden from Kilkenny Castle. https://www.butler.ie/
DAY 8: KILKENNY and back to DUBLIN
-Explore Kilkenny Castle and its artisan shops. Other sights: St. Canise’s Cathedral & round tower; Smithwicks Brewery; and The Black Abbey.
-Return to Dublin: 2-hour drive. Stayed at The Croke Park Hotel (across from the stadium), but not situated as conveniently as The O’Callaghan from our first night.
-Return the rental car.
DAY 9: DUBLIN (So much to see, so little time!)
–St. Patrick’s Cathedral tour https://www.stpatrickscathedral.ie/ $8 U.S.
–Molly Malone statue: and maybe a fondle for luck….
–Dublin Castle guided tour http://www.dublincastle.ie/tickets-and-times/ $14 U.S.
-Shopping & walking the town
DAY 10: Return flight home
**NOTE: You need to arrive at the airport THREE hours early minimum as they do customs before you leave the country! You won’t see your luggage again until you arrive at your final destination.
ENGLAND: Stonehenge Inner Circle on a budget
Last May we had rented a narrowboat on the Kennett and Avon Canal for a two-week vacation. I had planned to dock a couple nights in Bath, so the opportunity to visit Stonehenge was high on my list.
Now I had heard to expect crowds and I’m not a fan of crowds. Searching further, I discovered that there is an Inner Circle tour which not only limits the number of people to 30, but also brings you within nose-distance from the stones! This became my launching point for planning this excursion.
My initial Google search was “Stonehenge Tours from Bath”. Results for tours that include the Inner Circle experience ranged from $130 U.S. per person on up – depending on whether bus or car, dinner provided, etc. So for three people, our price would have been approximately $500.
My next step was to read the tour descriptions to see what they included. This was usually a visit to the medievel villages of Lacock and Salisbury, usually a meal in Salisbury, and then to Stonehenge. Then using those descriptions as a template, I re-created the tour a la carte! (Note that prices are approximations as I am converting Pounds to Dollars)
- Car rental from Bath: $135 for 1-day, 5-seater, automatic transmission. We used about $20 in gas.
- Special Access Inner Circle tickets purchased directly from the English Heritage website. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/ approximately $50 per person; the souvenir guidebook is approximately $8
- Admission to village of Lacock: $5 for parking
- Admission to village of Salibury: $7 for parking. Access to the famous cathedral is donation only.
- Dinner at pub in Salisbury: approximately $15 per person (includes a pint!)
My personally curated version of the Inner Circle Tour from Bath came to approximately $370 U.S. – a savings of $130. Now here are the considerations:
- You are driving. These are narrow country lanes and you are on the opposite side of the road. We did not have traffic issues as we left Bath at near 11:00 a.m. and we returned from Stonehenge after 8:00 p.m. Allow 1 hour to drive the 38 miles from Bath to Stonehenge. Make sure your car has GPS!
- WARNING: Outside of London, most car rental businesses are CLOSED ON SUNDAYS. This was true in Bath but we found one SIXT car rental open in Bristol.
- Google the directions for Bath to Lacock, (to Stonehenge for the Visitor’s Center -highly worth the visit and is included in your ticket- but the Center is usually closed at the Inner Circle Access times.), to Salisbury, back to Stonehenge for your tour, and then return to Bath.
- I like to do a Pinterest search for each village I visit. For example, search for “Best Things To Do in Lacock” https://www.pinterest.com which will display a variety of options! FUN FACT: The Salisbury Cathedral has one of the best-preserved originals of the Magna Carta!
- Purchasing tickets. You need to fill out the Inner Circle request form found on the website above and print out your tickets.
- Dinner can be hit-or-miss if you do not have a recommendation. Again, I like visiting Pinterest and searching for “Favorite pub in Salisbury”.
- BENEFITS: (Other than cost savings) You are on your own schedule so your only time constraint is for the Inner Circle tour; Food can be as nice or casual as you like – There is a Sainsbury grocery store in Salisbury; if something catches your eye… STOP!; and finally, the comfort of having your own air-conditioned vehicle!
I cannot recommend enough how wonderful the Stonehenge Inner Circle experience is. It absolutely took my breath away to be standing in the middle of such an ancient site. There were maybe 20 people at most with us and a guard is present to make sure you don’t touch. The stones are vast. You are in the middle of rural countryside. It’s quiet. And when the sun sets and the rays cast through one of the arches… it was truly awe-inspiring!
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