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Merci, Babette.
... the city submitted to the kingdom of France, the town across the river was built and more ramparts were added. There is a much more intricate history to the city than I've mentioned, because if you've been first strategically identified when Romans fortified the hilltop in 100BC, there's been a awful lot gone on within your walls.
The fortification is a truly imposing sight. We parked across the old bridge and walked up to it. All we ...
The men with long sticks, Do they need a license?
... information complete with contact details. all that because i mentioned there was some confusion as to wether i could get to the Rhone via canal from Sete. And with that mention i was sent to or taken to anyone with information. The confusion came fromman email i got from the experts at eurocanal telling me it was impossible and i wouldnt make it to the first lock. Nice people round here, saved me 50nm of open sea in ...
Tan top up (or going lobster in my case...)
We got up early this morning and went to a cute little
seaside market. The market sellers really do bring everything but the kitchen
sink with them, for if you need to find something, you can be sure to find it
at a market like this. Just entering the market is a blast for the senses.
Wafts of local saucisson, cheese, olives and salted fish fill your nostrils.
The sights of such little stalls, along with the very ...
Why the french surrendered
... for it because they refused to let me pay and made me have a great time. *******s. I am going to hate to leave here but if I stay any longer I will wind up a chain smoking alcoholic, with lots of good mates. Could be worse. weather is going to delay me a day. So tomorow i will fill the water tank. Maybe top up the diesel. Not sure what time the fuel dock opens but i want to get a very early start so i am in by dark. anyway, I need to stay another day so i can repay the hangover ...
Nothing like the sun and sand to overcome fatigue!
... around Narbonne. It is a massive place, but the cathedral and the old buildings in the center of town are definitely worth checking out. If you can side step all the pigeon poop, there is a little boulangerie opposite the cathedral that serves a fantastic selection of pastries and sandwiches.
For all you budding Van ...