10 Jul, 2012 | Canal du Midi, France
Under 100yr old plane trees, still healthy. Sunset at Castelnaudary after cassoulet on the boat. Castelnaudary basin, en route to bricomarche for potting mix. Bridge at Castelnaudary, solitary swan out of sight. Dn and Liza cycling along the towpath in search of a...
5 Aug, 2011 | Canal du Midi, Canal lateral a la Garonne, France
Simon and I arrived back in Toulouse with Simon Uprichard and Hugo after a wonderful wedding in Northern Ireland. We explored Toulouse and decided not to venture on to the Garonne river. We picked up Kassie from the train station in Toulouse and headed off the next...
30 Jul, 2010 | Canal du Midi, France
It seems very strange to be writing our last message for this year from Northern Ireland where it is a lot cooler and damper. Our last few days were spent traveling to Toulouse with Lydia. There was a fantastic cycling path so Lydia and Siobhan and I had a great time...
24 Jul, 2010 | Canal du Midi, France
We are back in Castelnaudary where Lady Mary spent the winter. Familiar territory, washing machine and we know where all the shops and ancient monuments are. Because it is festival season we can have cassoulet delivered to the boat! We took a little boy for ride with...
21 Jul, 2010 | Canal de La Robine, Canal du Midi, France
It has been so hot that cold showers from the hose have been the only way to survive. We are on the power at Homps so hope the fridge will be cold soon. We bought two bottles of frozen water this morning which have been a life-saver – also beautiful garden figs...
6 Jul, 2010 | Canal du Midi, France
We have stopped at Villeneuve Beziers after a windy morning negotiating a flock of little girls in electric boats without many adults. However we have found wonderful showers and a washing machine so I feel clean for what seems the first time in weeks. Val and Colin...
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