We set off on Monday 4th April, much earlier than anyone expected after the party on Sunday! We didn't get very far before we found a nice, quiet, shady spot to tie up and recover.The beginning of our journey was very slow and relaxed. The routine of cruising is surprisingly familiar after 5 months in port. I was a little apprehensive after our comfortable, safe winter but we've soon slipped into it again.
We didn't travel very far in a day and found some quiet spots to stop and savour the springtime. The canal sides were carpeted with great swathes of wild flowers - I've never seen so many cowslips - and the birdsong has been delightful, especially the nightingales.
Other highlights include:
Decize where we were able to buy a 12V fridge thanks to Gert. (Although our alternator is no longer working, but that's another story.)Beaulon where we met some lovely people and had a great game of Boules. Albert and Anita, some friends from Nevers, drove over to visit us for the day. The village had everything we needed, including a Pizzeria. We much prefer to buy our produce locally, rather than visit the Supermarche.
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