We arrived at Metz, a great mooring close to the town centre. Prior to going into town for a few provisions and a beer in the square we called at the Capitanerie to pay our fees. The notice said it was open, however it was locked. We wandered into Metz and got back over an hour later. As we approached Soraya we could see Le Capitaine knocking on our door and looking through our windows. Upon meeting the captain who recognised us we explained we had tried to find him earlier. He replied that he had been in 'my other office'.
View across our mooring upon our return.
He said no problem come and see him tomorrow. What time? Pah!! who knows. I went off the next day, late afternoon as that's the only time he's around and eventually after questioning various people as to his whereabouts, I located him in his 'other office'. Actually he was in the bar above the rowing club. It's a tough life being a captain with at the most 1 or 2 boats a day arriving or leaving. We didn't leave the bar, we just sat at a table in there. I got the impression that he liked to be seen chatting to a female, as he gave me a good rate even though I'd interrupted his drinking!!
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