Monthly Archives: June 2020

June 29 parallel to the Med

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Ed Mortimer

I finished the Canal du Midi, and set off across the Etang de Thau, a brackish lake which is a source of over 20,000 tonnes of farmed shellfish per year. The trip across the lake reminded me of the best … Continue reading →

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June 24 Carcassonne to Beziers

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Ed Mortimer

The weather has been perfect, as long as one remembers to put on enough sunscreen, everywhere. I always miss somewhere, and … The canal is very quiet: I only see 3 or 4 boats moving in a day. On the … Continue reading →

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June 19 Carcassonne

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Ed Mortimer

I arrived in the magical city of Carcassonne, and moored just outside of the city in a very quiet and somewhat shaded bank-side mooring. Much quieter than the city, and easy access. The shade is especially welcome! Carcassonne has the … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2020

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Ed Mortimer

I am on the move. I left Toulouse on a lovely day, after a monsoon the day before. I was fortunate to have Fede join me for the beginning of the trip, and especially to help with the climb to … Continue reading →

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June 2020

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Ed Mortimer

Well, what a year. I apologise to those of you who were following regularly: between website/hosting updates, and plain laziness on my part, I clearly abandoned the blog for a year. BUT, I’m back and will try and post regularly. … Continue reading →

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