Monthly Archives: July 2015

Leaving Leré, Belleville-sur-Loire and Briare.

Posted on July 29, 2015 by khodges2013

It was a nice cool morning as we unplugged, untied and left Leré. We cruised past the nuclear power plant which, let’s face it, is an eyesore. But it is what it is (whatever that means?). Not the pretty ‘bucolique’ … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days in Leré 

Posted on July 23, 2015 by khodges2013

Today is Thursday. I’m pretty sure. It’s been a lazy few days since we arrived in Leré. We have achieved a few things though. I managed to administer a haircut to Alan with the clippers. I didn’t scalp him this … Continue reading →

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A Day In The Life of Riley (on the Canal Lateral a la Loire…)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by khodges2013

It has been suggested to me (by my dear old dad) that a post detailing a days trip on the canal would be a fun and informative read, especially for those contemplating a holiday on a canal boat. So here … Continue reading →

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Pictorial: La Charité-sur-Loire, Sancerre and St Satur, our last few days in pictures

Posted on July 20, 2015 by khodges2013

   

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Decize, Fleury-sur-Loire, Nevers. Oh and Coypu!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by khodges2013

The temperatures have finally come down, although it’s only a temporary reprieve. Later this week we are expecting late 30°s again. The hot dry weather is having an impact on the water levels of the canals. So far there isn’t … Continue reading →

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Canicule on the Canal 

Posted on July 6, 2015 by khodges2013

Canicule is French for heatwave and we are definitely in the middle of one. We arrived in Beaulon after 8 hours and 11 locks. We have had to lower our canopy for almost all the bridges on the Roanne canal … Continue reading →

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