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—  By IanMay 19, 2025

What happened to the rest of Season 2024?

So we last posted about arriving at Paray-le-Monial on the 23rd of July. Our cruising season ended in late September – so where are the articles? Well, two are in draft but over the last month or so we have been completely flat out and…
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—  By Helm and CrewDecember 15, 2024

The Road to hell is … (16/12/24)

…. paved with good intentions As always, despite good intentions, the lure of just doing whatever we wanted to do while cruising tended to supersede keeping up to date with our blog/journal. So, once again, we are in catch-up mode. If you care to read…
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    Lisette on Cruising into new territory (3/06 – 7/06)June 18, 2025

    Hi Val, We never cease to be amazed by the serendipitous links we find as we continue our travels. Ian…

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    Ian on Into the swing of things (20/05 – 28/05)June 18, 2025

    Hard to see you amongst all the rescue services, Lon! My brother arrives today and we'll tinker with the BRAS…

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    Ian on Cruising into new territory (3/06 – 7/06)June 18, 2025

    Thanks Don, fascinating insight - so effective even the duck hunters eventually had to outlaw their use.

  4. Val on Cruising into new territory (3/06 – 7/06)June 16, 2025

    Fascinating, Lisette and Ian. Chalon s/S sounds and looks lovely. I especially enjoyed reading about the history of photography. I…

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