Yes we are still in Pargny sur Saulx. The canal is still closed whilst the chainsaw guys, working from the banks and a large work barge, remove the fallen trees. The rumour about the tornado was true, there is even a video on YouTube. With boats being unable to progress they are building up and we now have a large empty commercial rafted alongside. There is a good sense of camaraderie amongst the various crews as we are all, not literally, in the same boat. So lots of chatting and an apéritif or two.
Cobra rafted alongside Soraya.
Interestingly we think the couple on Cobra come from Ghent, where we are trying to get to. They have advised us that there is congestion on the Canal du Nord, our intended route. So it may be time to change again, once we actually leave Pargny sur Saulx. Meanwhile it's exchanging stories and a degustation of foie gras and wine on Celeste. Latest rumour, VNF may finish the clearance works tomorrow, however, they did stop work at 16.30!!
2 comments:
This is "edge of the seat" stuff!!
Will they get there in time???
Thank goodness for the camaraderie and aperitifs!!
Anne
Your quite big Soraya looks tiny next to that huge transporter.
Hope they clear the way soon.
Have a good time
Tobi
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