点评:Just had our 7th annual holiday on Artful Dodger, & already booked our 8th! As we were able to book extra weekend onto our trip, we went down to Milton Keynes this time. We have travelled a different route each trip.
Love Dodgers' beds - so comfy! Total darkness, complete silence, comfy mattress, optional tipple = FAB nights' sleep! Log burner with plenty of fuel, & radiators throughout - toasty! Fully equipped kitchen & Abi always leaves basics, salt & pepper, WU liquid, loo roll, towels etc. Good hot shower in roomy bathroom. TV's not great, but DVDs & games on board.
Abi always gives us 'refresher' training & full instructions regarding all aspects of being on board Dodger. She has always answered her phone if we have had any concerns or needed advice, regardless of the time. All our paperwork has been emailed in advance, & then signed when we arrive. She has always provided us with a professional service which is probably why we go back every year.
CRT Volunteers - canals wouldn't survive without them. Certainly couldn't do the locks without their help & advice. Most of them are very pleasant & happy to share their knowledge. However, there are a couple of volunteers on the staircases who are very negative about Dodger/Maggy. Please do not let them put you off, just phone Abi.
Take the time out to enjoy the stunning sunrises/sunsets, wildlife, scenery, canal community, but mostly the peace & tranquillity.
翻译:我们刚刚在 Artful Dodger 号度过了第七个年度假期,而且已经预订了第八个!由于我们能够在行程中额外预订一个周末,所以这次我们去了米尔顿凯恩斯。我们每次旅行都选择了不同的路线。
我爱 Dodger 号的床——太舒服了!完全黑暗,绝对安静,舒适的床垫,还有可选的酒水=超棒的睡眠!充足的燃木壁炉和暖气片——暖洋洋的!厨房设备齐全,Abi 总是会留下一些基本用品,比如盐和胡椒粉、WU 液体、厕纸、毛巾等等。宽敞的浴室里有舒适的热水淋浴。电视效果不太好,但船上有 DVD 和游戏。
Abi 总是会给我们“复习”培训,并指导我们在 Dodger 号上的各个方面。无论何时,只要我们有任何问题或需要建议,她总是会接听电话。我们所有的文件都提前通过电子邮件发送给我们,并在我们到达时签字确认。她总是为我们提供专业的服务,这大概就是我们每年都会回去的原因。
CRT 志愿者们——没有他们,运河就无法生存。当然,没有他们的帮助和建议,我们也无法修好船闸。他们中的大多数人都非常友善,乐于分享他们的知识。然而,楼梯上有几个志愿者对 Dodger/Maggy 非常不满意。请不要让他们失望,直接给 Abi 打电话就好。
抽出时间欣赏令人惊叹的日出/日落、野生动物、风景、运河社区,但最重要的是享受宁静祥和。