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Month: April 2018

2017 Barging France
—  By Helm and CrewApril 25, 2018

Retracing our steps: 22/08 – 24/08

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme to Abbeville Back up the Canal du duc d’Angoulême Although we had had such a great time at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, we really did have to leave to begin the return journey along the Somme. But our regret at moving on was tempered by the knowledge that we…
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2017 Barging France
—  By Helm and CrewApril 9, 2018

“Oh I do like to be beside the sea …”: 20/08 -21/08

St Valery and Le Crotoy Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme So, mid-morning, we walked into town to catch the steam train that makes the trip around the bay to Le Crotoy. The Somme Bay Railway is one of the premier tourist attractions…
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2017 Barging France
—  By Helm and CrewApril 5, 2018

“Oh I do love to be beside the seaside…” 19/08

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and Le Crotoy St Valery For the four nights that we stayed in Saint Valery, Catharina Elisabeth remained rafted up to the cruiser, as no other spaces along the pontoon ever opened up and we had confirmed the first day that it would be…
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"Innovation is creativity with a job to do."

John Emmerling

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    Helm and Crew on Stage 1 Continues (8/05 – 26/05/23)May 27, 2023

    It is, perhaps, the most disagreeable part of cruising in Europe but I guess nothing is perfect - although this…

  2. Valerie Poore on Stage 1 Continues (8/05 – 26/05/23)May 27, 2023

    Oh my, Ian. I thought you would be well on the way with your repairs by now. The waiting game…

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    Helm and Crew on Stage 1 (26/04 – 07/5/2023)May 10, 2023

    The tarps save lots of heartbreaking work on the wooden windows - so saving our souls. Happy travels in Europe!

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    Helm and Crew on A busy year begins (24/04 – 25/04/2023)May 10, 2023

    You shouldn't have to worry about passwords - now I've approved this comment, the rest should slip in without any…

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