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Going up the Seine to Rouen September 18-29, 2016

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September 29th 2016
Published: October 21st 2016
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Our travel from Honfleur to Rouen started out a little “rough” as we cast off our lines at 8:20AM to make the opening of the lock into the Seine at 8:30AM. We locked through with one other sailboat at 8:49AM. They were the first out of the lock and we were following when we saw that they went aground. We quickly changed direction, but we went aground as well! We knew that the recommendation wa... 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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Next to the Marina They Do Major Repairs on ShipsNext to the Marina They Do Major Repairs on Ships
Next to the Marina They Do Major Repairs on Ships
The Joan of Arc Church in RouenThe Joan of Arc Church in Rouen
The Joan of Arc Church in Rouen
quite a unique design, impressive inside
A Couple of Statutes Seen of Joan of ArcA Couple of Statutes Seen of Joan of Arc
A Couple of Statutes Seen of Joan of Arc
one at the museum & the other at the church
The Court House, The Largest Civil Gothic edifice in FranceThe Court House, The Largest Civil Gothic edifice in France
The Court House, The Largest Civil Gothic edifice in France
the oldest part built in 1499 & others in 16th C.
Damage to the Court House During WWIIDamage to the Court House During WWII
Damage to the Court House During WWII
was left on parts of the building as a reminder
Looking Up To See These "Faces" Looking At Us!Looking Up To See These "Faces" Looking At Us!
Looking Up To See These "Faces" Looking At Us!
Views of Rouen Seen From a ViewpointViews of Rouen Seen From a Viewpoint
Views of Rouen Seen From a Viewpoint
on our way to a lovely dinner at Ann & Jean-Paul's
The Rouen CathedralThe Rouen Cathedral
The Rouen Cathedral
with the model showing its design
Side Views of the Rouen CathedralSide Views of the Rouen Cathedral
Side Views of the Rouen Cathedral
so large it is hard to capture its beauty
Giving an Idea of Size - The Entrance to the CathedralGiving an Idea of Size - The Entrance to the Cathedral
Giving an Idea of Size - The Entrance to the Cathedral
The Rouen Cathedral Did Not Escape DamageThe Rouen Cathedral Did Not Escape Damage
The Rouen Cathedral Did Not Escape Damage
during WWII as seen in these photos
The Morning Light Showed Off the Delicate StoneworkThe Morning Light Showed Off the Delicate Stonework
The Morning Light Showed Off the Delicate Stonework
at the Rouen Cathedral
Views of the Interior of the Rouen CathedralViews of the Interior of the Rouen Cathedral
Views of the Interior of the Rouen Cathedral
A Gothic belfry, a Renaissance ArchwayA Gothic belfry, a Renaissance Archway
A Gothic belfry, a Renaissance Archway
& the oldest clock mechanism in Europe since 14th C.
Plenty of Offerings at the MarketPlenty of Offerings at the Market
Plenty of Offerings at the Market
This Is Actually a Tide ClockThis Is Actually a Tide Clock
This Is Actually a Tide Clock
look closely at the face of the "clock"
Just Like In the Netherlands & the UKJust Like In the Netherlands & the UK
Just Like In the Netherlands & the UK
bikes all over town to rent to do your errands
Love These Types of Signs Describing the BusinessLove These Types of Signs Describing the Business
Love These Types of Signs Describing the Business
We Spotted a McCafe Sign so Had to Go In to SeeWe Spotted a McCafe Sign so Had to Go In to See
We Spotted a McCafe Sign so Had to Go In to See
the modification to McD's in France!
A Couple of Narrow but Inviting AlleysA Couple of Narrow but Inviting Alleys
A Couple of Narrow but Inviting Alleys
we wandered down in Rouen
Always Tempted By The Window DisplaysAlways Tempted By The Window Displays
Always Tempted By The Window Displays
but we have been "good" and haven't tried any yet



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