The Leie, the Schelde, and the Canal Bossuit-Kortrijk August 8th to 17th 2024 It had been an interesting summer, cruising north from Saint-Jean-de-Losne in France to Diksmuide in northern Belgium in order to get our hull repainted, followed by a two week holiday by the sea at Nieuwpoort. Now we had come about 75kms southContinue reading “Belgian Family Fun on Calliope”
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Whizzing down La Meuse PK96-46
[Cruise it slowly if you have time!] 11th to 23rd June 2024 We love La Meuse. This is our third time on the river – once up and once down before. We only stopped at 6 places this time, so if you are interested in knowing more about our experience of La Meuse here areContinue reading “Whizzing down La Meuse PK96-46”
Le Canal des Ardennes – both gentle and demanding.
7th to 10th June 2024, but deserves longer Two things – WordPress offers AI to improve my blog (scary) but this all my own work,, plus the Captain’s additions. And my Captain says I should try to make the blog posts shorter, so here goes …… Heading north from Saint-Jean-de-Losne on the Saône to BelgiumContinue reading “Le Canal des Ardennes – both gentle and demanding.”
Salon Fluvial 2024 here we come!
For one weekend every April Saint Jean de Losne in France becomes the lively home of Salon Flauvial, a major French inland waterways boat show. We knew about it for years before we finally managed to be there at the right time. The trick for us is to winter in Saint Jean de Losne –Continue reading “Salon Fluvial 2024 here we come!”
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