INTERESTING MOMENTS/ PHOTOS IN 2017

We went to so many places and saw so many things this year but here are a few photos that didn't get onto the blog earlier. Reims with its beautiful cathedral and amazing champagne caves.

Margaret and Justyn in front of Reims Cathedral.

Margaret on a significant step ascending out of the Veuve Cliquot Champagne cave.

We had some very cold weather in January. The canal was closed for a week as it was completely frozen over. As soon as it opened again the commercial barges started coming through. The ice cracked and large pieces of ice moved slowly and hit us with a huge resounding noise just like a large gong. This was followed by strange squeaking noises as the ice blocks slid over each other.

A commercial barge breaking the ice just next to us.

Later in the year we went down the Arzviller inclined plane which is an amazing feat of engineering taking over from 17 locks which would have taken a few days to navigate rather than 20 minutes.

Soraya descending the Arzviller inclined plane.

A very rare birds eye view of Soraya.

Two things that have dominated our travels are food and drink!!

Amazingly presented food and this was just the amuse-bouche (appetiser).

Many stops like this for coffee and, of course, a glass or two of wine.