my first canoe trip

[jackcbr]

No real great adventure here, just a few pictures of the first canoe trip we took down the River Wye last September. Pictures courtesy of SWMBO, paddle power by me.

That's me that is!

And our friends who joined us

the locals seem friendly

A little bit spooky, but great atmosphere.

 

[mrmel]

That's ace!!! I am going on my first canoe trip soon, on the wye, it look's really nice.
Where abouts were you?
Also what camera did you take? Swmbo wont let me take her digi cam :-(

 

[Gill]

A very special trip the first one looks great buddy.

 

[jackcbr]

Thanks guys. we did Hoarwithy to Symonds Yat with an overnight in Ross on Wye. We stayed at the THE RIVERSIDE INN. Food was ok, accommodation is basic. We saw loads of kingfishers, herons etc. The best bit was from Ross on Wye down to Symonds Yat.

We took my Canon Eos 450. Always had a water proof bag at hand to slip it in if we were getting on and off the water. Looking to go again either September or in the spring. Just not sure where to go. Something in the south of England would be good. Not too far to travel. Any suggestions?

 

[slamdunk]

Wishing you many more - it's a great way to travel!

If you google 'canoe days out' it should point you to a site with loads of suggestions for day trips etc.

 

[Mistwalker]

Very nice photos! Would love to have that last one as a desk top!

 

[jackcbr]

Hey Mistwalker PM me with your email and I'll pop it over. Just don't tell SWMBO, she is quite precious about her pictures. We might be entering some for the Country File calendar this year. Best let me know what format and size you need. Not that PC savvi as I'm a Maccer and not sure what would be best to send.

 

[Nonsuch]

The upper Thames is quite nice as long as you can sort out camping. If you head north then you have dozens of options of course....

NS

 

[craeg]

That's ace!!! I am going on my first canoe trip soon, on the wye, it look's really nice.
Where abouts were you?
Also what camera did you take? Swmbo wont let me take her digi cam :-(

My dad bought one of these from argos for £60 and it does the job for quick pics with the added advantage it is waterproof to 3m

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5593505/Trail/searchtext>HITACHI+CAMERA.htm

 

[Extreme Pilgrim]

Great photos and I am sure, a great trip for you.