17/06/2010 47:59:56N 02:44:07E
Left Montargis at 09:30hrs and followed the two Canadian boats to the
first lock but since the locks on this canal are smaller we were unable
to get in with them so we had to wait for the lock to re-cycle. We
then went through 9 locks in all. The last four of which were very deep
(4-5 metres ) fortunately the lock keepers had the fishing hooks out
to take bow and stern lines from us. Weather-wise it was a very
miserable. Cold (14 degrees) and a fine drizzle. Might as well be in
England. Stopped for lunch at Mountboy where there are Roman ruins and
a roman spa. Since the weather was so bad we gave them a miss and
carried on to the historical town of Chantillion-Coligny, arriving at
16:00hrs.The stop probably has the best facilities since the Arsenal
Marina in Paris. HOT showers!!! And free WiFi. We decided to stay the
night here, hoping the weather would improve so that we can do some
sightseeing tomorrow.
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