An overnight decision to abandon the thrills of fast track historic motor racing and buying a plastic ex-hire boat before gliding off into the slow lane of French canals might be thought of as a mid-life crisis hence the inexperienced owners of `Papillon` soon discovered the dream did not take into account fierce winds and massive summer storms which could become more frightening than the deep locks that they found were sometimes almost impossible to manage.
Encountering cyclists and walkers traversing the tow paths of the Canals Latéral and Midi, many with fascinating tales to tell, they also stumbled upon chocolate, strawberry and grape fairs whilst meandering around local markets and the joys of lingering over freshly prepared meals, some in superb gastronomic restaurants, others being simple affairs shared with neighbours moored alongside each other whilst exchanging details of the day’s activities under incredible sunsets.
Sally and Michael gradually learned that when the sun shone and all was calm, within the magic of tree lined canals, a hidden watery world was waiting to be discovered.
Encountering cyclists and walkers traversing the tow paths of the Canals Latéral and Midi, many with fascinating tales to tell, they also stumbled upon chocolate, strawberry and grape fairs whilst meandering around local markets and the joys of lingering over freshly prepared meals, some in superb gastronomic restaurants, others being simple affairs shared with neighbours moored alongside each other whilst exchanging details of the day’s activities under incredible sunsets.
Sally and Michael gradually learned that when the sun shone and all was calm, within the magic of tree lined canals, a hidden watery world was waiting to be discovered.
