43:18.1N 3.25.2E

 

6 June - Short hop to tie up on canal bank, bike for first sight of Med, and recky the boatyard for tomorrow

 

Depart VlB 0915

Arrive Vias 1050, 4 miles , 1 lock

Hot, hot & sun sun

 

Relaxed start. Saw marsh area with loads of flamingos. Must be getting close to Med. Nice halte de Vias, just down from the town and close to beaches. Big Alton Towers type amusement park just next to halte, fortunately not opening till 21 June. The advertised free water and electricity is there, but all turned off having been abused by a load of boaters a few years ago, or so we are told. (Fortunately they were not Brits.) 5 min bike ride to THE MED. Made it. Lovely beach. Back to boat, Jane gets her towel out and heads back to beach, skip heads into Agde to recky the route and yard for stepping the mast. Frustrating late afternoon at Office de Tourism – the wifi is free, but v poor connectivity so webmail keeps crashing, and have to start mailasail emails all over again, many times. Evening cycle into Vias, stock up a bit ready for sea voyage, and Jan’s arrival tomorrow. Beer on deck in sun. This is the life. Bout time