Even in the pouring rain . . . this was stunning to see. I have been looking forward to this part of the canal all week. Just coming into view.
Where is the lockkeeper?
Maybe he has overslept? While we wait . . . Still waiting . . . Maybe we will have to operate it ourselves, but how to get ashore? This is how! Finally, here he is!
Tight Squeeze!
Musee du Costume
Part of the alternative plan on Wednesday was this amazing Costume Museum. It is owned by two women in I would say their 80s. Their mother is still alive at 112! They started the museum in 1991 after collecting at auctions and estate sales. Here are some shots from the Continue Reading
Wednesday Cafe
We visited a pretty little cafe in the middle of Avallon – Dame Jeanne. Where I had a hot chocolate with caramel. It was delicious.
Always an Alternative Plan
Very rainy this morning, so our host has devised an alternative plan. While I was disappointed we would miss our market day, the alternative plan was a surprise and wondeful. We visited the Town of Avallon. Not to be confused with the album “Avalon” by Roxy Music – which was Continue Reading
Along the Way on Tuesday
This is a field of grapeseed. It is a beautiful shade of yellow! This is Paul (or Pappy). He is out on the towpath appearing very French! Of course, he is French 😉 Update: I wondered what these trees were? I’m told they are mistletoe!
Dinner In Accolay
I know I promised I wouldn’t post about every meal, but we went to dinner out this evening in Accolay. This is a tiny little village in Burgundy. It is exactly what you would think of when you picture in your mind, the French countryside. Here are some sights from Continue Reading
Should I duck????
What about this one? Captain Jim says YES!
Tuesday morning adventures
We headed back in our trusty van to the City of Auxerre (where we began) to see a few site. It was raining quite hard so we kept our excursion to indoor places. We visited a beautiful cathedral, Cathedrale Saint-Etinne (St. Stephen). It is as large as Notre Dame and Continue Reading