Tyne Dock

Yup, once again we are celebrating Helen's birthday in Europe. Not sure if it's because we always travel to Europe in September or because her birthday is always in September - I'll check with the school teacher.

Yesterday we had a beautiful cruise from Carcassone to just outside of Trebes where we are tied up. The weather has cleared and it was quite warm and sunny. . Although we only travelled 19 km, we went through many locks and had a few long waits. The scenery has been varied. The hills feel closer now as we came from a wider valley. The vineyards are close by not unlike the Wachau Valley last year ( shout out to Laura).

Most of us got off the boat for a bike ride or long walk. The track along the canal allows for easy strolling. We also stopped at a couple of little towns to poke around. We found a particularly fabulous charcuterie for pate and cheeses.
Last night we found a more secluded location for tying up. We had a quick chat with Mom (G'ma) in Victoria. Helen brought along in her luggage a bottle of Billecart-Salmon champagne that she received as a gift last year for her 60th. Jiggs cooked us up some local sausages on our little BBQ and we finished with some rumbabbas from the local boulangerie.
A fitting celebration!
Today our plans are to get to Argens- Minervois. It will be time to get more water.

That's it for now. Love Heather xxLæs mere