We went out to eat last night to escape the drips. A French family with their little puppy was at the next door table and we were intrigued to watch it being fed frites and mussels, get on the table, pee on the (tiled) floor and lick the waitress’s hand.

We heard the Bastille day fireworks and could see flashes but they were hidden by the bank and tall trees.

We are off to Decize this morning. One of the lock keepers said there have been about 20 boats a day through the locks but I suspect there could be at least 10 champing at the bit to get out of Nevers today.