All went to plan, we crossed southern Belgium and entered France last Monday. An Indian summer had hit Europe, and with temps in mid 30's we were expiring. Sounds silly I know but we are so used to air conditioning in Australia that coping with high temperatures and no aircon is a bit of a wake up call.
We pushed onwards heading up stream in a southerly direction. The Meuse is a beautiful river especially the stretch from Charleville Meziers in France to Namur in Belgium .
First touches of Autumn colours, we are just a couple of weeks too early
Peter & Michele leave us in Monthermé, what a great 6 days together, here they are waiting for a taxi that they thought would never arrive.
Interesting church spire , Sedan.
Early morning, by this stage heat wave was over and we are back to more comfortable weather. These elusive birds are difficult to catch on the camera , however that doesn't stop us trying.
Now on a stretch of the canal system that is manual, Knud gives the eclusier a hand opening the lock
Memorial in Verdun . Verdun the scene of huge battles during First World War , memorials, tours of battle fields etc await the tourist.
Today we are having a rest day, we have been on the move for 10 straight and covered 390km and gone up 60 locks, doesnt sound much I know but trust me it is. Today also Kaj's 31st birthday so even though we can't be with him we are celebrating and what better way than to make a few purchases at the Pâtisserie
Happy Birthday Kaj
Internet has been yet again a major headache, piggy backing off a nearby café 's system at the moment. Plan to leave Verdun tomorrow, heading up to Toul , should be there by next weekend, Epinal and home port before following weekend, just 70 locks to go and 180km.
We pushed onwards heading up stream in a southerly direction. The Meuse is a beautiful river especially the stretch from Charleville Meziers in France to Namur in Belgium .
First touches of Autumn colours, we are just a couple of weeks too early
Peter & Michele leave us in Monthermé, what a great 6 days together, here they are waiting for a taxi that they thought would never arrive.
Interesting church spire , Sedan.
Early morning, by this stage heat wave was over and we are back to more comfortable weather. These elusive birds are difficult to catch on the camera , however that doesn't stop us trying. 
Now on a stretch of the canal system that is manual, Knud gives the eclusier a hand opening the lock
Memorial in Verdun . Verdun the scene of huge battles during First World War , memorials, tours of battle fields etc await the tourist.Today we are having a rest day, we have been on the move for 10 straight and covered 390km and gone up 60 locks, doesnt sound much I know but trust me it is. Today also Kaj's 31st birthday so even though we can't be with him we are celebrating and what better way than to make a few purchases at the Pâtisserie
Happy Birthday KajInternet has been yet again a major headache, piggy backing off a nearby café 's system at the moment. Plan to leave Verdun tomorrow, heading up to Toul , should be there by next weekend, Epinal and home port before following weekend, just 70 locks to go and 180km.
60 locks in 10 days sounds like a lot to me!
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