22 May 2026 – Friday – Last day in the Canal
The day began with breakfast of anything left in the refrigerator…hard boiled eggs, ham, yesterday’s leftover salad, cherry tomatoes…We left the dock around 9 am for a 2 hour trip under more bridges and through locks. There were many large boats parked along the canal. We have seen some along the way but now there…
21 May 2026 – Thursday – On the way to Beziers
We were all up early to get in line for the “staircase locks “ which are a series of 6 locks dropping us down gradually as we approach the medieval town of Beziers. The locks are controlled so that each direction up or downstream is controlled by the lock master.there is a designated time for…
20 May 2026 – Wednesday – Vineyard Visit
The weather continues to improve. Today’s forecast was for 80 F. Our sunny and beautiful morning began with breakfast, a visit to the town market and a water fill for the boat. Since this is a lay day( no travel) we were doing a group outing to a winery. I never turn down a chance…
19 May 2026 – Tuesday – Onward to Capestang
We left Le Somail around 9 am to reach Capestang. It was a 13 mile trip of winding canal with occasional boats coming upstream. The morning began a bit cool and rainy but by 10 am it became sunny and warm. We arrived around noon.Our first important job was to pump out the holding tank.…
18 May 2026 – Monday – More Canal Adventure
We had a nice breakfast of sautéed mushrooms with shallots folded into scrambled eggs with sliced tomatoes and avocado. The local pastry shop isn’t open on Monday in this town. We pulled away from our dockside spot and began our way along the canal. The canal water is muddy or green. The banks are filled…
17 May 2026 – Sunday – The Canal Voyage Begins
I was up early to get to the Patisserie to buy breakfast. I bought an assortment of things that all disappeared by late morning. We left our dock at 8:45 begin our voyage. The canal started in 1667 is a series of locks and winding passages that goes past tiny towns, fields of vineyards and…
16 May 2026 – Saturday – Into the Canal
We planned to leave the air B&B by 9 to get early check in on our canal boat. Kathy and Chris had rented a car for their use in Spain where they arrived and will depart. We piled in with 3 of us and most of our belongings. Ginny was left to put the food…
15 May 2026 – Friday – Carcassonne
We had a very slow start today. Everyone slept late. We had coffee and breakfast, did some laundry, and then climbed up to the city to do a little tour by train. We walked into the walled city after to see the hugely fortified wall and its interior spaces. As we expected, there were tons…
14 May 2026 – Thursday – To Carcassonne
As usual, I was awakened by the smell of baking chocolate croissants. Although our hotel is a very old house and just a tiny spot to sleep, it has a certain charm. The location is great. We are surrounded by cafes and shops and the usual churches. It’s a block from the Seine. It’s raining…
13 May 2026 – Wednesday – Another interesting day in Paris
Our day began slowly. No rush to be anywhere although we planned a trip to the Musee Picasso, one of my favorite spots. There is a permanent installation that is an incredible collection of Picasso’s work that was assembled to pay off his death taxes. But there is always an exhibit on the main floor…
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