Author: Ian

I'm a retired scientist - better at technology than French and diesel engines but love the cruising lifestyle on Catharina Elisabeth with Lisette. As I prefer warmer weather, one of the great attractions is having summer in Australia followed by summer in Europe.
—  By Ian

Jousting in the Sun (12/7 – 17/7/25)

Frontignan – Marseillan Frontignan After checking in with the capitaine (a lovely young woman, who said she would try to let us stay more than the usual maximum three days if the wind continued) we set off for a walk around town. First stop, as…
—  By Ian

Lyon (20/06 – 22/06)

Lyon As the short cruise from Rochetaillée meant we had arrived late in the morning and not wanting to waste time, I decided to have a quick reconnaissance nearby that afternoon. Lyon – Reconnaissance The ‘old city’ was on the right bank (we were moored…