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Next Jump - From Cherbourg to Honfleur, France - Sept 12 - 18, 2016

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October 14th 2016
Published: October 17th 2016
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Bob spent quite a lot of time planning this next jump because of the complexity involved: 1) we wanted if possible to make it in one jump from Cherbourg to Honfleur which was a total of 77 nautical miles 2) we wanted nice weather for the passage with wind in the “right” direction 3) we needed to plan it out to take advantage of the currents 4) we also read that we needed to be at buoy #2 near ... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The Old Prison Is Now a Museum The Old Prison Is Now a Museum
The Old Prison Is Now a Museum
St Catherine's Church & Separate Bell TowerSt Catherine's Church & Separate Bell Tower
St Catherine's Church & Separate Bell Tower
built by shipwrights in 15 & 16 C all wood construction
Notice the Ceiling Looks Like An Upside Down BoatNotice the Ceiling Looks Like An Upside Down Boat
Notice the Ceiling Looks Like An Upside Down Boat
with lots of wood carving showing their skills
St. Leonard Church Facade from end of 15th CSt. Leonard Church Facade from end of 15th C
St. Leonard Church Facade from end of 15th C
& bell tower from 1760. Repairs being made as shown
Interior Details of St. Leonard ChurchInterior Details of St. Leonard Church
Interior Details of St. Leonard Church
A Few Specialty Shops - One for Canned Fish ProductsA Few Specialty Shops - One for Canned Fish Products
A Few Specialty Shops - One for Canned Fish Products
and of course the bottom fancy french pastries
The Roncheville Mansion On Our TourThe Roncheville Mansion On Our Tour
The Roncheville Mansion On Our Tour
took us into this lovely courtyard
Bob Took A Zip Line Ride Across the HarborBob Took A Zip Line Ride Across the Harbor
Bob Took A Zip Line Ride Across the Harbor
but he said it was more of a snooze ride as it was slow
A Comedy Festival in Town Brought this One OutA Comedy Festival in Town Brought this One Out
A Comedy Festival in Town Brought this One Out
he climbed off, & rode the zipline after hugging Bob!
Most Towns Seem to Have a CarouselMost Towns Seem to Have a Carousel
Most Towns Seem to Have a Carousel
The Lieutenance - Only Remains of the GateThe Lieutenance - Only Remains of the Gate
The Lieutenance - Only Remains of the Gate
to the walled city which ended at end of 17th C
The River Boats Make a Stop in HonfleurThe River Boats Make a Stop in Honfleur
The River Boats Make a Stop in Honfleur
and brings in lots of tourists to the town
Champlain Is Honored as He Was From HonfleurChamplain Is Honored as He Was From Honfleur
Champlain Is Honored as He Was From Honfleur
Can't Get Much Fresher Fish Than This!Can't Get Much Fresher Fish Than This!
Can't Get Much Fresher Fish Than This!
This Lighthouse Was Never At the Water's EdgeThis Lighthouse Was Never At the Water's Edge
This Lighthouse Was Never At the Water's Edge
it was to help as range marker for shallows in the river
This Salt Storage Buildings Were Built in 1670This Salt Storage Buildings Were Built in 1670
This Salt Storage Buildings Were Built in 1670
Liked the Details & Of Course Set Off by FlowersLiked the Details & Of Course Set Off by Flowers
Liked the Details & Of Course Set Off by Flowers
No Longer a Church St.-Etienne was Built in 14th CNo Longer a Church St.-Etienne was Built in 14th C
No Longer a Church St.-Etienne was Built in 14th C
being the oldest in Honfleur, now is a museum
Spotted Another Fun Chimney Piece!Spotted Another Fun Chimney Piece!
Spotted Another Fun Chimney Piece!
This Sculpture Pays Homage to the Mussel GatherersThis Sculpture Pays Homage to the Mussel Gatherers
This Sculpture Pays Homage to the Mussel Gatherers
who toiled daily & risked their lives in the mud flats
Anyone Interested in a Hat?Anyone Interested in a Hat?
Anyone Interested in a Hat?



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