Category Archives: On the Journey

It’s Hot – so Hot- We have hit a heat wave

Posted on June 11, 2014 by agclontarf

This evening we are in Hesse on  ‘La Canal de la Marne au Rhin Est.’ It is so hot. It’s 8.00pm and still 38 degrees.

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Taking the boat to the Supermarket to get Food and Diesel

Posted on June 9, 2014 by agclontarf

Alan an English man, who we had met in Nancy, told us about a very good supermarket along the canal as you exit Nancy. He informed us that you could moor the boat alongside the supermarket and get your groceries. So as we … Continue reading →

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I love France but……………

Posted on June 6, 2014 by agclontarf

I love our time in France but sometimes it can be frustrating. This week we arrived in Nancy and booked into Port St George. It rained all day. It cost €20 per day and Nuala refused to move off the … Continue reading →

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Celebratory Dinner in a Kebab Fast Food Bar

Posted on June 6, 2014 by agclontarf

Sorry blog late internet – dongle broke – had to buy new one  which took a day and cost €99! To celebrate reaching Lock 1 and the Summit of The Canal de la Marne au Rhin, when we arrived in Void, I … Continue reading →

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We have reached our Everest – Lock 1 at Demange aux Eaux

Posted on June 2, 2014 by agclontarf

For the last three days, since we left Vitry le Francois, we have being climbing up to the summit. On a canal that means locks and we have gone through 71 to get here. Nuala and I have become a … Continue reading →

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People who make our Gap Year more interesting….

Posted on May 30, 2014 by agclontarf

Over the last two months we have met some interesting people on other boats. Generally boaters are very helpful, friendly people and quickly tell you their story. They will rush to help you tie up the boat when you arrive, … Continue reading →

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Canal de la Marne au Rein – Locks and more Locks

Posted on May 28, 2014 by agclontarf

For the last two days we have being working our way along this canal to get from Vitry le Francois to Nancy. This canalised river climbs up the valleys and because of the number of locks it’s a very slow … Continue reading →

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The Lure of a Washing Machine, extends a stay in Vitry- Le- Francois, from one Night to Three!

Posted on May 26, 2014 by agclontarf

We arrived in Vitry le Francois on Thursday, intending to stay only one night. The port was good and Pascale the Captainaire was very helpful and friendly. We needed to find a place where we could give the boat a good … Continue reading →

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From Meaux to Epernay Nuala Birthday and Family Arrive

Posted on May 23, 2014 by agclontarf

This week we travelled along the Marne River and Nuala’s mother, Aine and sister, Kate came to stay with us. They brought fantastic weather with them, the hottest we have had so far! We really enjoyed this section of the … Continue reading →

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Nuala gets her hair cropped!

Posted on May 19, 2014 by agclontarf

I have been asking Nuala for years, to try a shorter hair style. She has always said no as she had the idea in her head that short hair is for older people. Hair style is very important to Nuala … Continue reading →

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