If you have followed my blog for a long time you'll know I often go to WWT Slimbridge. To get there you go over the The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.
It is a ship canal in the west of England, between Gloucester and Sharpness. For much of its length it runs close to the tidal River Severn, but cuts off a significant loop in the river, at a once dangerous bend near Arlingham. It was once the broadest and deepest canal in the world.
There are all sorts of boats along the river bank. I loved how they managed to get so many flowers on this one.
They also had a huge boat that was for river cruises.
On my way both up and back I met Mike who was 70 and happily fishing this stretch of the river, which he does 3 times a week.
He lived in a cottage nearby which dated back to 1610 with his wife who he met when he was 17 and she was 14!!! and they have been together ever since.
He was such an amazing guy to chat to with so many stories to tell and a great fisherman.
While I was there he caught two 10lb Seabass. He showed me his hook and line it was so thin it was incredible the skill needed to thread it. He also always put all the fish back he caught.
I did a respectable 6.5 mile walk from Slimbridge along the canal and back. As I'd parked in Slimbridge carpark I had to have a whistle stop visit!!
The gardens were so pretty too.
I hope you have enjoyed your Easter and this blog.
Until next time.....
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