Not sure if we could’ve picked a more perfect day. Thick fog drifted down the river and cloaked the town from view. Going for a stroll before breakfast, Di wore gloves and I kept changing camera hands so I could warm one in my pocket.
A superb breakfast of meats, cheeses, fresh coffee and juice then a wander to the hyper marche to stock up with provisions. Checked out, loaded up the boat then did our test run. There was nothing further to do but go.
What a brilliant day! The fog had lifted, opening to a blue-blue sky, gentle breeze warm sun, green-green fields of wheat and vines. There were roughly four boats that set off within a half hour and we travelled closely till we reached Migennes.
It was a nice, easy start to wonderful journey – puttering up the Yonne watching the world go by. Not many locks today only three. The last one into Migennes lifted us up some 4m up, the water thundering into the deep culvert as it filled. Migennes takes us off the Yonne and starts us on the Bourgogne.
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| Our first lock |
Our mooring site this evening is a bit of dump. Semi urban / industrial, directly opposite a dubious looking bar which also happens to be “the” place for young men (predominantly) in teeny cars to rock up with loud music, complete a donut circuit around the gravel carpark every now and then, then talk loudly over a few beers. we’ve put it down to experience and it didn’t seem to matter after such a delightful day. Jonquil cooked a beef bourgogne and we sat on the deck with a bottle or two of red wine and enjoyed the evening regardless…pausing our conversation as the freight trains rumbled past on the other side of the river.
It will take some time, I’m sure, in our ten days, to work out the best way to meet all our various needs, expectations and preferences, such is the way with groups of people coming together. Today was a good test run.
Looks like everyone's having an awesome time! -Jordy
We are Jordy, thanks – and thanks for the test post. Dad