To Avignon from Lyon with a wonderful stop in Viviers - 7/28 - 8/1/17


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August 1st 2017
Published: November 28th 2017
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Time to move on from Lyon and head to the next “big destination” of Avignon. That will be considered another milestone as that is the last big stopping point until we get to our destination on the Med to put Tsamaya back together as a sailboat. When based in Lyon we always traveled “north” to the historic area of town, but when you leave on the river and head south you pass by numerous mo... Read Full Entry



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Sometimes Swans Fly BySometimes Swans Fly By
Sometimes Swans Fly By

amazing noise created by their wingss
The Architecture Has Definitely ChangedThe Architecture Has Definitely Changed
The Architecture Has Definitely Changed

and is most obvious in the churches
Vineyards Are Clearly Marked In This AreaVineyards Are Clearly Marked In This Area
Vineyards Are Clearly Marked In This Area

so there is no question where the grapes are grown
This Side Branch Off the RiverThis Side Branch Off the River
This Side Branch Off the River

seems to be nice enough for sailing
Our Stop in ValenceOur Stop in Valence
Our Stop in Valence

had to be at the end or go aground!
Quite A Hot Walk to a Nearby ShopQuite A Hot Walk to a Nearby Shop
Quite A Hot Walk to a Nearby Shop

but everything was closed in the middle of the day
Sometimes We Have to Tie Up to Large PilingsSometimes We Have to Tie Up to Large Pilings
Sometimes We Have to Tie Up to Large Pilings

to wait for the lock to open up for us
Now for the "BIG" locksNow for the "BIG" locks
Now for the "BIG" locks

from the top, WAY down, and then out - an easy ride
Look Carefully At Every High PointLook Carefully At Every High Point
Look Carefully At Every High Point

and you usually will see a ruin
Wind Turbines Seen HereWind Turbines Seen Here
Wind Turbines Seen Here

we were just surprised that they were on low ground
There is Still Quite a Bit Remaining of RochemaureThere is Still Quite a Bit Remaining of Rochemaure
There is Still Quite a Bit Remaining of Rochemaure

as we could see on our way to Viviers



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