One Month Later

One Month Later

Wow, already one month on the barge, things seem to be moving so fast, is it age, are our lives just far too busy, when last did we stop to pay attention to our surroundings, to remain silent and simply listen and observe. We live in a world that is driven by chaos,...
Training Weekend

Training Weekend

The weekend of our helmsman course has now come and gone, our bodies are tired (our muscles were protesting) but we have learned so much and have been thankful for the experience. The more we use what we have learned, the more experience we will gain and that means...
Noises, Noises, Noises

Noises, Noises, Noises

Righty, so it has been three weeks on Elsa and there is so much to talk about but in this instance let me tell you about “Scary Noises” This is taking a while to get used to :- Shower Pump :- A shower pump is quite simple, it is designed to pump water out...
Maiden Voyage

Maiden Voyage

It has been a little over a week and with Sonia’s sister visiting it is time to take Elsa out all on our own (we have been out a number of times but always with some external assistance). Engine check – done Weed hatch check – done Anchor check...
A Few Days On Elsa

A Few Days On Elsa

Righty, so we have been on board for about 4 days so far and although we have had some challenges and scares we are very happy with our decision. Challenges you say, what could possibly be challenging ???? the biggest one to date (it has only been 4 days) has been the...
First Night On Elsa

First Night On Elsa

The morning of Saturday the 28th of April arrives, (moving in day) we were faced with a daunting task of moving our entire lives onto Elsa Born Free whilst absorbing all of the changes and choices that we have made. An early morning call from our friends Stephen and...