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—  By Helm and CrewApril 16, 2020

Trout and Climbing: 15/07 – 17/07

Vincelles – Prégilbert – Mailly-Le-Château – Châtel-Censoir As we did not have far to travel, we decided to investigate the farm which adjoined the quay. We arrived a little early (it opens at 10 am) and so we just wandered around. The business of the…
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—  By Helm and CrewApril 10, 2020

More paintings and wine: 11/07 – 14/07

Auxerre – Vincelles We retraced our journey to Bailly on a pleasant sunny day and carried on just a little further, through one more lock to the mooring at Vincelles. This had a long stone quay but it was a little shallow at the end…
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—  By Helm and CrewFebruary 19, 2020

There and back again: 05/07 – 10/07

Auxerre – Bailly – Auxerre We needed to be in Paris for the 8th of July, where Lisette had booked a concert for Ian’s Christmas present. With a few days to spare, we thought a short cruise and a couple of nights’ stay in Bailly…
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—  By Helm and CrewJanuary 27, 2020

Auxerre – Sightseeing and Socialising: 28/06 – 04/07

Auxerre One of our intentions for this season was to try and travel a little more slowly and spend more time in places that interested us. While we were still operating to Plan A while here, even this involved a little less travelling than previous…
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    Ian on The Top of the Canal du Midi ( 20/8 – 23/08/2025)May 26, 2026

    Hi Don, no sorry, it was from 'Stranger in a Strange Land', but I totally agree that 'The Moon is…

  2. Val Poore on The Top of the Canal du Midi ( 20/8 – 23/08/2025)May 18, 2026

    A lovely post, as always, Lisette and Ian. How your girls must have enjoyed it! You achieving your dreams along…

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    I think that "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch" was The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. A…

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    How lovely to have your girls with you! I bet they thoroughly enjoyed it too. I haven't been to Castelnaudary,…

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