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. One of the great attractions is having summer in Australia followed by summer in Europe.
—  By Ian

Into the Unknown (12/06 – 16/06)

Moret-sur-Loing – Nemours – Néronville – Montargis Guests arrive Simon and Catherine have been on Catharina Elisabeth previously – in 2019 they joined us for several days cruising on the Canal du Nivernais. Now they are travelling around Europe having walked in Portugal, attended a…
—  By Ian

Let’s get started (20/05 – 31/05)

Melbourne – Singapore – Migennes The flight with Singapore Airlines was good although a problem in Singapore resulted in an hour in an unairconditioned plane and then a transfer to a new one. This generated a four-hour delay and instead of arriving on Catharina Elisabeth…