On the Saône again – just for 2 days!

6th and 7th May 2024 (plus a few days prep beforehand) It was so good to be back on board early in May. The trip down was pleasant and uneventful once we were on the ferry. The UK side of the drive was held up for 40 minutes at Hindhead Tunnel, so we only justContinue reading “On the Saône again – just for 2 days!”

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!”

Canal de Bourgogne – slipping down the Saone side

19th to 29th September 2023 The last blog I posted left us at the summit of the Canal de Borgogne, enjoying a rest at Pouilly-en-Auxois after a quite hectic climb up the Yonne side of this marvellous canal. And after three days enjoying the sunsets, the convenience of a supermarket near-by and general relaxation weContinue reading “Canal de Bourgogne – slipping down the Saone side”

Saint Jean de Losne Salon Fluviale

Apologies that I haven’t posted for a while – mainly because we were home for six winter months in UK. Now .. here we go again! April – May 2023 We excitedly set forth for France and Calliope on April 4th, planning a week aboard to prepare for the season before taking the car backContinue reading “Saint Jean de Losne Salon Fluviale”