We have arrrived!
Here we are at the Chambre d'hote in Charbuy.
The 'plane flight was comfortable and uneventful. This time, we did not take a day or two off in Singapore, but flew straight through with three seats for the two of us on each leg. As usual, the Airbus 380 was comfortable and the Singapore Airlines service superb.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, we took the shuttle train to the next terminal and hopped on a RER (suburban) train to Les Halles Chatelet. It got fuller and fuller until people were really squashed. Other passengers kindly helped us retrieve our bags and get off the train intact. Then we went to the Metro line and caught the Metro. Finallyt a short walk to Paris Bercy where we caught a TER (country) train to Migennes. There was a slight hiccup because the car rental place had moved quite a long way away from the Gare (station) and the usual 2hr lunch break slowed things down.
We went and briefly visiterd Anja. He (in France boats are "he") is looking good with repainted topsides and the hull re-blacked with pitch. Had a brief discussion with Simon the shipwright and then came to the Chambre d'hote which is lovely, as are the owners and our hosts Chantal and Christian.
Tomorrow we start buying things and open up the boat to check mould etc. Unfortunately winter has been unkind and the aft part of the roof which had been undamaged is now damaged.
Regds,
Dave & Penny
