Jackie Clough has joined us on the barge.

Jackie has worked for Peter and I for the past 25 or more years. She is our personal assistant and the one who looks after our 'stuff' when we are away. It is wonderful for us to have her as a guest on the barge for 2 weeks. She has always worked very diligently, and when we retired, she took on another job but still is our 'anchor' in Australia. But with elderly, frail parents, a full time job, and looking after our things, she is in need of a break... and what better way than to be on the barge... sitting and slowly watching the beautiful countryside go by. (Right this moment, however, she is asleep on the living room sofa!) But this is a much deserved rest.