Starting for home
We have had a busy year on the boat, traveled many Kilometers, operated numerous locks, met up with lots of friends, eaten too much, drunk about enough, well …its been a good year.
Time now to get back and sort out the camper-van and the boat and relax with our good friends.
The weather has been incredible of late with some amasing sunrises and sunsets
sunrise on the canal du centre
Daybreak at SJDL
We have seen many interesting sites and perhaps the one that sticks in my mind of late is that of an old fisherman with his classic car
Charming and brought a big smile.
Highlights of the year must include the Somme , with Chris and Jac , which was difficult at times but fascinating none the less. Our trip to Leers nord in the middle of the football tournament and the ensuing madness with Anita and family, and St Dizier with Bill and Jane .
We were very disappointed with the Brexit vote and as a small protest we are hanging the European flag alongside the red duster at the back of the boat, a small protest but makes me feel good.
This post was written by Terry Barrett
Photographs by Tes
Roz &John
It’s that thought of winter approaching that dulls it all and once we are out of the EU we possibly won’t be able to stay here as pensioners as there will be no healthcare c’est la vie
Terry Barrett
You are eligible for French citizenship due to length of stay, check with your mayor, and that will give you all the health care you need.
Chris and Jac
Travelling with you two has been one of our highlights too, hope it ‘s one that can be repeated, where to next year lol! Don’t worry Terry you didn’t big Leers Nord up too much, we love it here too, staying for at least another week.
Terry Barrett
Keep it quiet otherwise we will not be able to park there next year!!
sue and ian deany
The most amazing and beautiful sunrise I have ever seen! Quite spiritual.
Jane and Bill
Great to see your blog. We are at present in Auxonne, together with Norman and Pat (Brits) and David and Sarah(Aussies). We’ve all sailed in the same direction for weeks, and have had some great times with loads of laughs. If you are still heading to Decize, look forward to seeing you again. Hug Gladys. Love to both
Jane and Bill. LAZYBONES.
Terry Barrett
We will see you when you turn up in Decize. We are in gannay and will stay for a week, which way are you coming back?
Val Poore
Was lovely to have met you two, if only briefly! I sent a friend request to Tes on FB, but maybe she hasn’t seen it. I hope we can stay in touch! Val (a.k.a. Vallypee or Val Poore)
John and Jenny
We are in France from c. 8 Oct. Will you be in Decize then? Js
John and Jenny
We are in France from c. 8 Oct. Will you be in Decize then? Js