FROM FRANCE

Simon & Andrea have spent 6 weeks on board Monchique this summer (on & off) cruising the Canal du Midi, the ports of the Etang du Thau & across to Aigues-Morts.

Navigating the Herault River where they moored outside the restaurants by the harbour entrance before popping out onto the Med and spending time in Vias where there are free moorings, water & electric and a short walk to the beach, shops & restaurants. Monchique will be wintering in Capestang this year.

Still in France, one our relatively recently arrived crew Stuart & Tina Barlow on DB Kororareka are still catching up with French opening hours, finding they arrive a day too early – or late – for things!