On a lovely sunny day the good ship Waterwitch slipped her moorings and headed for the unknown with a family group.
Down at the coal yard the inquisitive young children children asked innumerable questions: “Where does the coal come from? Why is that nest there? Does the coal man know it's there?"
Heading north we slid silently through a deep cutting, careful not to arouse any natives intent on stopping our passage. Trees almost touching the water were ample cover against spears or arrows.
The crewman chosen to tell them about the canal had a difficult job switching from their childish fantasies, then answering the adults questions, but at least the children were satisfied.
Turning at the winding hole we passed walkers on the canal bank, and all stopped to wave. We passed a party of canoes from Bendrigg Trust.
Disembarking at Crooklandso ne little girl was reluctant to take off her life jacket, wanting to show her gran on shire. She settled for a photograph in the end.
What a lovely family outing and may there be many more.
Frank Sanderson
Public Relations Officer, Lancaster Canal Trust
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here