We are back in Rochefort to get some new glasses for Robert, check that we can actually fit through the canals and get some jobs done prior to going through the canals. We now have a pilot for the Garonne, a better awning over the boat and hope to get the tiller pilot sorted out finally. We also had the opportunity to visit friends in Cognac which was a very enjoyable side trip, especially as we discovered that you can get a very cheap rail ticket to travel any where in the region.
Below is a photo of the commercial ship that passed us just as we were about to leave the pontoon to go into the lock.
The wash was actually not as bad as we had got from passing pleasure motor boats!
The people we have met in Rochefort have been very helpful and friendly and everything is close to the harbour so it is proving, as we expected, a relaxing place to catch up and the market is fabulous. Apparently the guided tour around the interior of the l'Hermione (the 1778 frigate) is very good so we will do that if we have time.
and the wash from fishing boats in my marina (Brighton) would give any of them a run for their money! Is that exam to be taken in English or French? Looking forward to the next chapter.
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