Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Fall Cruising in France. Coming to the end of the Season.

Enjoying a meal out with my honey.
No dishes tonight.
It's the end of our 6th season on Rabelo.  We had an amazing time and loved everything we did, saw, ate and explored.  Because of where we cruised this year there was less getting off the boat, getting into the car, lets go exploring types of experiences.  Instead we relished the beauty of the canals and rivers we cruised.  It was quiet.  It was peaceful.  The birds were happily singing.  These areas are less traveled by other bargees possibly because getting supplies is much more difficult without a car.  The areas we cruised were also unaccustomed to seeing boats our size which resulted in Rabelo getting stuck in 6 locks along the Canal du Vosges.  But it's all part of the fun and gives us more to talk about.
I was able to buy some sparkling wine from a lock keeper.
La Saone, Rupt-sur-Saone
Cruising along La Saone River

Fall in France can be dramatic with magnificent colors as well as the starkness once the leaves are gone.
Seveux, Franche-Comte





Cleaning up the cut trees in Savoyeux
Savoyeux, Franche-Comte

Rabelo tied up at Savoyeux, Franche-Comte

No moving Rabelo on the river with visibility like this.
The best French Toast ever!
This is it.  The season has ended.  Thank you for joining us on our adventures.  Next year we return to France in early spring.  We have an exciting travel itinerary planned.  I hope you'll come back and join us.

Au Revoir.

Enjoy your winter and have a happy, healthy, well travelled and delicious food filled year.