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Seille River, Tuesday, 7 October 2008

Posted on October 7, 2008 by admin

  Up early, and we left Tournus at 9:20 AM.  We arrived at La Trunchere, at the mouth of the Seille River, at 10:20 AM. The lock was open, and the lockkeeper yelled to us to come on in, without … Continue reading →

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Soane River, Monday, 6 October 2008

Posted on October 6, 2008 by admin

  We left Chalon-sur-Soane about 9:45 AM, after we filled our water tanks, and executed a flawless maneuver to pull away from the dock.  We rounded Ile-St Laurent and headed back into the main Soane and headed downstream.  The skies … Continue reading →

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Chalon-sur-Soane, Sunday, 5 October 2008

Posted on October 5, 2008 by admin

A Layover day in Chalon-sur-Soane.  Breakfast on board with eggs or omelets of choice with brioche toast and coffee.  Once the breakfast dishes were cleared, we grabbed our grocery bags and headed to the Sunday market in the center of … Continue reading →

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Soane River, Saturday 4 October 2008

Posted on October 4, 2008 by admin

Using our WI-FI access key, Mike checked the weather, 42 now/up to 52 by afternoon, 60 tomorrow, 61 Monday.  He sent Emy an e-mail to respond to her voice mail.   Carol sent an e-mail to let everyone know where we … Continue reading →

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Soane River, Friday 3 October 2008

Posted on October 3, 2008 by admin

  We left St Jean de Losne about 9:45 AM after multiple rain showers.  Before we left Carol ventured into town to mail her postcard and to get a croissant for herself and Mike.  The skies were so threatening that … Continue reading →

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Soane River, Thursday 2 October 2008

Posted on October 2, 2008 by admin

We set off from Pontailler-sur-Soane about 9:45 AM. There are places along the way, clearly marked on the chart, where the curves are so tight for the long barges that the circulation path moves boats to the left side of … Continue reading →

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Soane River, Wednesday October 1, 2008

Posted on October 1, 2008 by admin

  We had petit dejeuner at the hotel when we met Shoe and Carol at 8:30 AM.  After breakfast we organized our belongings to get ready for our ride/transport to Gray.  Our ride arrived at 10:45 AM and drove us … Continue reading →

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Dijon, Tuesday 30 September 2008 Happy Birthday, Mike!

Posted on September 30, 2008 by admin

Shoe and Carol are due in at 6:33 AM.  Up before dawn to head to the railroad station to meet them.  As we sit in the coffee shop with a cup of coffee, at precisely 6:30, the sign changes to … Continue reading →

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Dijon, Monday 29 September 2008

Posted on September 29, 2008 by admin

  First item on the agenda is to arrange to get to Gray on Wednesday.  Weather forecast is not looking good but we’ll take what comes.  A driver will pick us up here at the hotel on Wednesday at 11 … Continue reading →

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Dijon, Sunday 28 September 2008

Posted on September 28, 2008 by admin

We spent most of the day in the Musee des Beaux Arts in the former duke’s palace off the Cour de Bar.  Near the entrance we found an old well, currently used as a wishing well.  The museum was free, … Continue reading →

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