Lenny on Charlie in the Canal du Midi

Here, Lenny is waving to Sergei as we exit a lock. You can see the lovely trees which lined the entire length of the canal. You are not allowed to sail, but must motor at no more than 4 knots an hour. It is a question of "putt-putt" in the sun. You are not allowed to motor at night, so each morning, you are told where you will moor for the night. We were alone for most of the 250 kilometers of the canal. CHARLIE handled very well after we learned how to keep her secure in the bubbling water. Life was generally peaceful and the local villagers were friendly. We ate in every kind of restaurant from tavern to fancy 2 star restaurant. Sometimes we ate in restuarants that were exactly on the canal wall in between the trees. It was sunny and warm weather and we built a sun awning ourselves.