A sad time
When I left home in June my dear old Mum was in failing health. Mum and I had a few lovely talks and knew when I left that we would not see each other again. Good to talk about our love for each other but still a really sad time when she died peacefully on August the 6th. She was a beautiful person. Me dear Mum At Pauillac I spent a few days out of the water painting the bottom, rerigging the mast and general tidy up. Was pleased to find virtually no damage after all the shallow canal and lock travel. Easy to use trailer in Pauillac Back in the water antifouled, polished and dressed Innovative architecture in Bordeaux Really enjoyed Bordeaux and spent another couple of days there walking and biking in the most pedestrian and bike friendly city I have been in. Mind you the bikes and pedestrians almost get a bit too friendly at times. One of the many Bordeaux Chateaux Typical vineyard with very close spacing Another Chateau gate ...