Tag Archives: Canal du Centre

Pouting in Paray-le-Monial…

Posted on June 24, 2015 by khodges2013

It is a gorgeous day in Paray-Le -Monial. The sun is shining, there is a cool breeze though. June this year has not been as hot as last year, and I’m happy about that. You can warm up with an … Continue reading →

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The longest day…

Posted on June 18, 2015 by khodges2013

Good news! We did move on from St Leger and our temporary fix is still fixed. So far so good. We left St Leger on Wednesday, June 17,  a gorgeous day, blue skies, sunshine, warm and dry. Perfect for boating. … Continue reading →

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Engine troubles and wet weather…somedays are like that…

Posted on June 15, 2015 by khodges2013

We were sad to say goodbye to Santenay. Such lovely bike trails and a decent mug of Grande Creme in the square but on Saturday we knew it was time to go. So we set off around 9am, happily heading … Continue reading →

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Santenay…

Posted on June 11, 2015 by khodges2013

We arrived in Santenay on Monday, having decided against the planned stop in Chagny. The town of Chagny is possibly lovely but the port, although it has new pontoons, is right beside a working factory and just didn’t seem like … Continue reading →

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Fragnes to Santenay on the Canal du Centre…

Posted on June 10, 2015 by khodges2013

Fragnes was a great little mooring. We had to move off the quay on Sunday for a local children’s fishing contest. I don’t think they caught a great deal but the kids and their mums and dads seem to be … Continue reading →

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There were highs, there were lows…

Posted on June 6, 2015 by khodges2013

It’s fair to say that today didn’t start well. Initially all seemed fine. We got up early (for us). I wandered across the pedestrian bridge to the Île Saint Laurent for the morning baguette while Alan topped up the water … Continue reading →

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