Steady as you go

IT'S NOT JUST THE PACE THAT FAYE KEEGAN ENJOYS ABOUT NARROWBOAT LIVING – IT'S HELPED HER APPRECIATE LIFE'S FLUX AND FLOW, TOO

Spring is finally here. As I throw open the hatch to let in sunlight and a fresh, gentle breeze, it feels like my little narrowboat home breathes a sigh of relief – and so do I. After a long winter huddled inside, the arrival of lighter, brighter days couldn't be more welcome. My husband Nigel and I bought our boat back in 2021. We'd had a difficult few years – a severe breakdown in my mental health, compounded by the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic – and we knew it was time for a change. Feeling suffocated by a job that no longer fit me, I'd been yearning for wide open spaces – for clean, quiet air, and the chance to catch my breath – so when Nige was offered…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2024

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