Ocean side 15th to 22nd June 2023 For the third day in a row, we had a little challenge at our first lock of the day. This time we sallied forth from our mooring at Montchanin at the top of the Canal de Centre, looking forward to our first lock ‘aval’ (down). Generally speaking goingContinue reading “Revisiting Canal du Centre 7 years on”
Monthly Archives: June 2023
Revisiting Canal du Centre 7 Years On
The Mediterranean side June 9th – 2023 We left La Saône and came onto the Canal du Centre on a beautiful day. It’s quite a rise from the river water level to that of the canal, but the deep lock is very gentle with its rising bollards, and we ascended happily. This canal, like manyContinue reading “Revisiting Canal du Centre 7 Years On”
Out on the Saône again!
for a few days June 5th – 9th 2023 A quick explanation to those who who not know why our cruising has started several weeks later than planned …. at the start of April I broke my ankle. Even with the excellent treatment from the French health service it has obviously taken a few weeksContinue reading “Out on the Saône again!”
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