Approach to Aston Lock 2 showing the Balance Beams

Nice shot Amelia, I have had one holiday on a canal boat... the rivers Wey and Thames, very pleasant, but hard work!!. YS.. John.

I also have had a holiday in a boat on The Broads, John. No locks to navigate there, but tides to cope with. I didn't enjoy it at all. ;-)

Splendid capture!

Thank you once again, William. We await with a sense of hope for the results of the survey.

Lovely reflections here and plenty of (ever)green even in winter. A beautiful place though I'd probably be a bit bored on a boating holiday;-) I'd prefer walks along the canal as you did:-)

Does ivy not stay evergreen in Germany, Gudrun? It clings to the bark of trees and sometimes kills them. I clinkg to wooden fences where birds like to nest, and it clings onto brickwork. It can be difficult to remove. A couple of years ago I went on a canal trip for a day, with some friends. I was more often walking on the towpath than sailing in the boat. ;-)

We do have ivy here but it always seemed to me it grows more profusely in Britain!

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I'm really enjoying your photos of the locks and canals..............Keep 'em coming Amelia!

I am nearly finished with The Montgomery Canal walk, Keith. I think everyone is becoming a bit bored by it all now. ;-)

Not me..!!

Lovely shot Amelia. I have walked along many canals but never actually holidayed on one or even been on a short trip! Must put that right :) Cheers, Rosa.

I really don't like being trapped on a narrow boat, Rosa, but maybe it's horses for courses. I much prefer walking along the towpath. Try a day trip first and see what you think. ;-)
Cheers, Amelia

Lovely capture Amelia, the railings on the lock and in stark contrast to the fence on the bank, like the reflections.

I think the fence on the back that you are referring too is actually a pair of balance beams, Roger. The beams allow the lock gates to open smoothly.