Barging – Page 22

— By IanAugust 30, 2017

Our First Bastille Day: 11/7 – 16/7

Béthune – Douai – Courchelettes Béthune We knew that we could purchase a power/water key from the VNF (Voies Navigables de France) in the town, and decided that would be our first business in the morning. There was a steep metal ladder up from the pontoon…

— By Helm and CrewAugust 12, 2017

If it’s Sunday, there must be Jousting: 9/7 – 10/7

Merville to Béthune What a welcome! Slowly rising in the lock, the scene that met us was as delightful as it was unexpected. The éclusier had said we could tie up at a pontoon on the right, but that we must travel doucement – carefully. Right…

— By Helm and CrewAugust 8, 2017

Mademoiselle from Armentières, Parlez-Vous? : 07/07 – 08/07

Kortrijk to Armentieres In and out of France Yes, today we would start our adventures in France, on our own barge. A long-held dream was about to become reality. With sunny skies and a gentle breeze, we set off from Kortrijk. We thought we would…

— By Helm and CrewJuly 18, 2017

Stranded – Waiting for a green light for France: 28/6-4/7

Diksmuide to Kortrijk via Stilhallebrug and Deinze Getting Back It seemed like a longer journey back to Belgium this year and it probably was. Two plane flights, and a bit of a delay leaving China which put us behind. Getting out of Charles de Gaulle was slow…