Every European summer, for three months, we explore the rivers, canals and towns of Western Europe in our 18m barge, Yavanna. Yavanna is a English wide boat and was built by Pickford & Arnold in Yorkshire. Her first owner who had her built, was by profession a cabinet maker which resulted in the wonderful interior. All the cupboards are made from cherry wood and the tongue and grove ceiling and walls are from Cedar.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Cruising in Friesland

It is now 8th July and we have been cruising for a month and loving it. Whilst we were in Aarlsmeer we loaded our barge with supplies, flowers and herbs and prepared to set out on this summer's adventures. Whilst in Aarlsmeer we visited the Blumen Auction which is the largest flower auction in the world. We were just amazed at the size of and the organisation required to get these beautiful flowers sold and distributed around the world within 12 hours.