Friday 12th August Last night we experienced the gastronomic delight that Lyon is famous for. We have been told by several people that the food here is great and world famous. Jannie had duck and it was in a steak, a little bit like an eye fillet and the sauces and acreudiments were first class and so tasty. Moi, I had Salad au St Jacques, or scallops. They were big and so tender that they just melted in my mouth. We are going back there tonight. This morning w...

Wednesday 10 August 2011 This morning we rose early and packed up. We met J&P downstairs and decided to breakfast in the hotel (in view of our previous problem with finding somewhere which served breakfast). Wasn't too bad either - all the usual things they provide for a Continental including cereal, yoghurt, fruit, toast and coffee. J&P had booked their train ticket to Troire the day before and had to be at the station by around 9.30am. We walked down ...

Wednesday 10 August 2011 This morning we rose early and packed up. We met J&P downstairs and decided to breakfast in the hotel (in view of our previous problem with finding somewhere which served breakfast). Wasn’t too bad either – all the usual things they provide for a Continental including cereal, yoghurt, fruit, toast and coffee. J&P had booked their train ticket to Troire the day before and had to be at the station by around 9.30am. We walke...

Saturday 6th August We woke to a not so nice day. Raining and grey as. Had our breakfast, trying to clean up all of the food before we leave the boat. Jannie dreamt that we had too much food and then not enough – bizarre!! Set off in this thick drizzle and had to go 10 locks and 4 lift bridges, about 15 kms. Got to the first lock and the crew dressed in their wet weather gear got us through no sweat. Boy have we got these locks of to a pat! One lift bridge an...

The photo above is in front of the Michelan restaurant when we stopped to book for dinner. Friday 5th August Last night we had the nicest dinner at a Michelan Restaurant in the village. The matre-de was a lovely lady and was so enthusiastic, telling us about her husband –the chef – and how she loved food and wine. She even said to us “don’t hurry to pay the account as this is the best part of any meal”. We sat outside under a large awing and at the ta...