Mike's card...

Fragnes and Chalon

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January 21st 2011
The mooring at Fragnes was lovely – electricity, showers, water and a really friendly and helpful young woman in the office. The wi-fi was really unreliable, but we set up camp for a few days so we could do some jobs and celebrate Mike's 30th. The following day was Mike's 30th and I woke early to make him breakfast in bed, champagne and present him with his card and present. I'd managed to lo ... read more

Europe » France » Burgundy » Chalon-sur-Saone

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