Barge paradise - # 42/10
There's no denying it. The converted barges moored alongside what were once the old Kingston industrial wharves for wood, coal, leather and brewers' malt and barley are much loved and well cared for homes. They make a colourful show at any time of year.
For some reason this image reminds of the the English penchant for communal gardens.The chaos in this image is enchanting.
ReplyDelete@Julie........I really like this photo. Chaos: yes, but no. Each barge is quite separate when view from straight ahead, standing on the quay looking outwards. They are all moored in a row with stern to the quay. But looked at from this angle there is, as you say, this delightful bundle of shape and colour and community living. It's a very cheerful picture.
ReplyDeleteHi Stuart! Summer is a great season!! ;)
ReplyDeleteBlogtrotter Two has gone deeply in Sardinia... Enjoy and have a great weekend!
My granddaughter and I want to know what that is in the foreground. Looks like a bike and a motor of some kind. Thought at first it was a motorcycle in the back. Not sure.
ReplyDeleteLove this closer look at these floating homes!
@Virginia.........it's apeice of shps gear, probably a heavy anchor winch or similar. The many cog wheels gear the torque of the engine and enable a heavy lift.
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