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

Migennes and home (21/09 – 27/09)

Auxerre – Migennes – Sunbury We decided to get ourselves settled into Simon Evans’ yard at Migennes a few days before our departure on the 26th of September, leaving us four days for winterising. First, the now practised cruise from Auxerre to Migennes, our fourth…
—  By Ian

Saved by the Dutch: 6/08 – 13/08

Chitry-les-Mines > Flez-Cuzy > Clamecy Chitry-les-Mines The port is at the small village of Chitry-les-Mines and the equally small hamlet of Chaumot is just across the canal. The much larger town, Corbigny is about 3 km away and involves a reasonable climb on the bikes.…