The cost of hiring bikes ever increasing, after much searching, Bob ordered a couple of bikes a couple of days ago. They arrived yesterday and we have already given them a workout. At 200 Euro – including postage, light weight, six gears: they are fantastic!! A few modifications – there are some downsides to that […]
We are back to work today. No matter where you are, the washing must be done. The pic another one from yesterday at La Cite.
It was a visit to La Cite, a fortified city standing on a plateau above Carcassone. Words can’t describe this masterpiece that was built over the ages. The pic is just a sample.
A morning trip to the Saturday fresh food market, a visit to the newsagent where we purchased a recipe book for you Shirley, a history on Carcassone and a copy of the French road directory – a must since we shall be spending so much time here over the next few years. Except for epoxying, Bob has […]
The gas burners on our old stove had been playing up for quite some time: to such an extent one would regularly want to heave it overboard. A few weeks ago, Bob happened to overbalance in just the right spot. Grabbing hold of the oven handle in order to regain his equilibrium, the handle broke […]
An early 7:30am start with the aim of being ahead of the rowers and holiday makers, plus making landfall in Carcassonne by mid – afternoon. Soon after departing, the rowers commenced passing us – the more experienced reaching speeds of a good 4 – 5 knots plus. The bike riders, we discovered, were keeping […]
[map style=”width: auto; height:400px; margin:20px 0px 20px 0px; border: 1px solid black;” address=”Bram, France” marker=”yes”] After a long day passing through locks we have made it to Bram.
12 Locks in 16km, including combinations of one four, one two and one three. All manned, our work upon entry was made much simpler. By day’s end we had gone through a drop of 46.06 metres overall. For the first time on our own, the process of entering and departing the first lock got our […]
Departing for Carcassone this morning. Image: the bridge, Pont Vieux, leading into the basin at sunset last night.
Our last evening in Castelnaudary.
This was the find of the day. A small chapel in a small plain building. What drew our eye was the bell upon the top and a keyed gate across the front. There for all to see was the view above. Not the best of shots, but a tricky thing to do with bars in front […]
Heading out to explore Castelnaudary this morning. Also working on a video for a change. Hope to have it on the Blog by tonight sometime. The Photo: A couple of Aussie Idiots decided to have some fun.
Well, after a day of locks, we at last arrived in Castelnaudary. Thanks to an afternoon of rain which is adding a chill to the air, exploration has been postponed. Some spiel and pics have been placed on: keeping up is quite a difficult task!!!!!!! Click the link below. www.gratisaustralis.com/?page_id=2676
Narrow streets and alleyways with the aged doors of buildings at times exhibiting dates denoting their age, it was a town worth wandering through. The buildings themselves were a mix of sepia tones and brightly coloured. Intricately designed wrought iron gates led into an old manor house that was undergoing renovations, and well worn the steps of […]
With high moisture levels in the air, the droplets from a misty fog fell upon the earth this morning, thereby creating a cooler commencement to the day. What a relief, after the burning heat of yesterday. First lock – another round and we had the hang of things – what a beautiful setting. Doors in shades […]
We arrive in Castelnaudary tomorrow,
Time against us since a train station had to be within reach for Jamie who was soon to depart, Montisgard was passed by until next time, as a hard half day motor pushed us ever closer to Castelnaudary. This was the day we were introduced to the round locks. No currents on the outside, but […]
With our new fenders not due to arrive at the Port Technique Chandlery until mid – morning, it was a relaxing start to the day. No locks for some distance, an easy commencement to life upon the canal for Jamie who had arrived two days prior. It was only a short distance, but there […]
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The day commenced with an early visit to the Victor Hugo Market. What a difference! All stores were open and mouth watering delicacies enticed the taste buds. Fresh vegies of all shapes, sizes and colours. The famous Toulouse sausage, still made according to the original recipe – free of wheat and nitrates, what a boon! Fish […]
