On this day in 2017, I shared with you a rather lovely stroll in Birmingham. At the time I was recovering from my very first squares, I never envisaged I’d still be squaring four years later. You can enjoy the full walk here.
In case you hadn’t guessed October is Past Squares. A month to share memories, personal favourites, leftover squares and also have fun with themes you have always wanted to try.
The life of B 
It’s hard to beat a walk on a canal towpath. It’s so relaxing and there’s almost always things of interest around them or on the water. Here’s mine today: https://grahamsisland.com/2021/10/03/surfing-looks-easy/
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The only thing that beats it is travelling even more slowly by being on a narrow boat!
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I’ve never been on a canal boat in England, but I have done a bit in France and that’s exactly what I liked about it. The speed limit was 5 mph so I had to slow down and relax into the leisurely progress.
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ah the French ones are large compared to the English ones, but the pace of life is the same – as you say perfect leisurely progress
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What a fun walk your had and you got some wonderful photos too 😀
Here is my entry for the 3rd.
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Thanks Cee 😀
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I love the houseboats. So picturesque! Here is my square for today: https://fakeflamenco.com/2021/10/03/marigolds-past-and-present/
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I love travelling on narrow boats too 🙂
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Hi Becky, back to squares and I’m always excited! Linking with Sunday Stills today with a variety of past themes! https://secondwindleisure.com/2021/10/03/sunday-stills-sports-and-hobbies/
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Yay, here you are. Sorry I wasn’t around Sunday to welcome you, but great to catch up this morning
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We volunteered all day at a nearby farms’ harvest festival, with spotty internet and 4G, so I get it, Becky. Had a blast and was still able to comment on posts…barely 🙂
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That’s impressive blogging dedication!
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There was a little downtime! 😁
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You’ve posted a great shout-out for Birmingham canal district, Becky. Always a pleasing atmosphere along the towpaths – peace in the heart of the city.
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Best bit of Birmingham me thinks!
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Thanks for the indirect shout up, Becky! That was a lovely walk. Brum is a bit special for me because I met lovely Gilly there- she traveled from Exeter and me from the north east. I must give her a nudge because she’s stopped posting again.
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I recall your meet up well – you had such fun
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Brum has 35 miles of canals apparently. I must confess I have never been to look at them. I once got offered a job in Bourneville but had to turn it down because of the horrendous commute.
Sticking with old topics but with a new photo today:
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Definitely worth a visit if ever fancy a city break. Some great hotels in the canal basin.
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PS I wouldn’t want to be commuting in area though
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No. It was when I was living in Shrewsbury and jobless. The commute either by train or car was about 1 hour 30 minutes without delays! It would have been a good job for me though.
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That must have been a really tough decision
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It was, and it lead to teaching, which was a really bad decision 😱
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ahhh the paths we find ourselves taking . . . . .
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I have very little experience in Britain – but I’ve been to Birmingham. I loved the canals.
I have something kind of quite different: https://picturesimperfectblog.wordpress.com/2021/10/03/kind-square/
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That’s more than many of our fellow British bloggers have done!
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I’ve never been! Anyway, another Sicily today from me: https://suejudd.com/2021/10/03/scene-from-a-street-past-squares-3/
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Not surprised, it doesn’t exactly top the cities to visit! Like Pittsburgh though in the US, it has many hidden delights
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OK!
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ooh have you seen what Jude has said – apparently it does top the cities for visits! You’ll have to go Sue.
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Maybe, one fine day….
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Actually according to a quiz show I caught sight of the other day, Birmingham is the second or third most popular city for tourists! I can’t say I have spent much time there other than passing through / changing trains / going to meetings. There is a rather lovely garden there though, Winterbourne House in Edgbaston, plus the Botanic Gardens.
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Really?! Wow, that is surprising. Their tourist info must do a great job. We never got out to the gardens, next time maybe
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You’ve caught the city so well, Becky. It has changed so much since my childhood, with a lot of cleaning, renovation and some amazing new buildings. And as you say, some great restaurants.
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And I’m sticking with the old lines theme and Sicily: https://travelwithintent.com/2021/10/03/an-aristocratic-courtyard/
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Lines can never be old – specially on an Island which has so many lines in it’s name!
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Thanks Debbie, I still struggle with all the concrete there but it’s definitely got a great heart
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