Two blogs for the price of one
Back to Meaux
Friday 18 September
After an enforced stay in Epernay trying to organise a crane to lift us out and a boat transporter to take us to St Jean de Losne we reached the decision on Thursday morning that as it was going to be ridiculously expensive and fraught with all sorts of anxieties - whether the crane was big enough, if we had to get permission etc. etc. - we should head for home i.e. Lymington. So we have retraced our journey without our crew and so far have negotiated 11 locks and we are still speaking to each other. Actually made it to Meaux this time which is very pretty and pleased we came here. Back to Paris tomorrow for ................
One night in Paris
Saturday 19 September
Well - we're back and not quite as excited or as emotional as last time and the Place de Bastille is heaving with very dubious looking youngsters here for a music festival and there are possibly as many police to keep them under control and the sirens have not stopped since we arrived. The gardens of the Paris-Arsenal have been closed off and we have decided to forego a romantic meal out and save that for Rouen. So we will leave in the morning for Meulen where we spent a loud musical evening with Matt & Hev and hope that no-one is on our pontoon. Then a possible night in the quarry again - cant wait - and Rouen by Tuesday all being well. I have remembered a lovely kitchen shop there which has cheered me up no end and now I can bring as much back as I like!
And then back to Le Havre and back across the channel.
but the journey doesn't end quite yet! Enjoy your return to the mother land and maybe we will get to celebrate Mat & Hevs engagement sooner xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHi, really sorry that you are having to come back earlier than expected, but it will be lovely to see you sooner rather than later, I have missed you! ! Will get the egg supplies back up to required levels.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good return journey and speak soon.
lots love Sue x
Hi Fran and Bruce. What a shame that you have been unable to complete the adventure as planned. Still it's been an experience, especially with the proposal in Paris - how romantic can you get! - must get Matt to have a word with our two young men!!
ReplyDeleteAll seems well at Willow Tree Cottage - masses of tomatoes which we will leave on the vines as you are on your way home. Just going to pick the raspberries and freeze them for you before the birds get in.
We had a very good holiday with not the best weather but some very exciting sailing conditions. Look forward to having you home - please give us a call if you would like a lift from the Haven.Penny and Ian
Hi Guys, This is more from Andy so I am only the messenger - He has just come back from Stamford Bridge, need I say more but in case you haven't heard it was 3-0. sorry Bruce!
ReplyDeleteI spent a very pleasant few hours in Peter Jones getting things for our new bathrooms so as a neutral, am quite happy! Sue x