https://player.vimeo.com/video/822486068 One fascinating aspect of canal cruises - and indeed river cruises - is the lock system. Locks allow barges and riverboats to ascend or descend otherwise … [Read more...] about Video: How Locks Work On The French Canals
Back From Back-To-Back Barge Trips
This past Thursday, I returned from France after back-to-back barge trips in Burgundy. To say that my 17 days in France was wonderful would be an understatement. For starters, we had a fun … [Read more...] about Back From Back-To-Back Barge Trips
Barging Through Burgundy: Week Two Of Our Adventure
Barging Through Burgundy: From Dole To Dijon & The Workings Of Canals Daniele entering a lock on the Doubs river. © 2023 Ralph Grizzle As I write … [Read more...] about Barging Through Burgundy: Week Two Of Our Adventure
Barging In Burgundy
Barging In Burgundy: A Beautiful Start To A Beautiful Week We are not yet midway through our back-to-back barge trips in Burgundy. So far, it has been a magical trip. The photos accompanying this … [Read more...] about Barging In Burgundy
Focus On France & Beyond
This week, Britton is gearing up for her Rhine river cruise on Riviera's Geoffrey Chaucer. That means arranging for pet-sitters, shopping for new clothes (of course) and finalizing the logistics … [Read more...] about Focus On France & Beyond
It’s Time To Get On With Life – And River Cruising
It's Time To Get On With Life - And River Cruising https://vimeo.com/704604462I just returned from 18 days in Europe. Never mind that Covid was surging in many European countries during my travel, … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Get On With Life – And River Cruising