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Tag Archives: Paris
Paris to Sydney
It’s been my aim to write an update to our blog for months and as we are now into September, Spring here in Australia, I realise I just have to do it! The reason for our long gap in communication … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessibility, Australia, Multiple Sclerosis, Paris, Wheelchair
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Tagged Allianz, Endellion barge, Paris, Qantas, Wheelchair taxis
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9 Comments
Vibrant Paris
We’re still here in vibrant Paris as spring heads cautiously into summer. For the first time since our barging days commenced in 2008 we are sitting around on board going nowhere when the weather is warm, the waterways are inviting and … Continue reading →
Paris: signs of spring
We’ve had a mild winter and all around us in the port (de l’Arsenal) here in Paris we are seeing signs of spring: daffodils popping their yellow heads, cherry blossom in brilliant pink, the catkins (lambs tails) have been waving … Continue reading →
Posted in Waterway life
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Tagged Endellion barge, Paris, Recipes, Sri Lankan curry, Travel
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Paris – London – New York – New Zealand – Australia and back
We’re now very happily back in Paris after our mad dash around the world, not easy especially with a wheelchair .. or two. Using every form of transport available to a wheelchair user we started from Paris with the manual … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessibility, Australia, Wheelchair
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Tagged Auckland, Canberra, Endellion barge, London, New York, Paris, Sydney, Travel, Wheelchair access
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Champagne
Last year (2012) we passed along the fabulous Marne Valley, cutting through the geographic middle of the Champagne region, when everywhere was relaxed and often closed for business. That was because it was late November. The grape harvest (vendanges) was … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessibility, Waterway life
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Tagged Champagne, Damery, Endellion barge, Paris, Restaurants, Travel, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair taxis
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7 Comments
Heading down the river Seine to Rouen
We finally left Clamecy after almost two weeks waiting for the VNF (Waterways Service) to allow us through the lock. Luckily for us during this period we had plenty to do. First we had sister-in-law Pammie staying (see our last … Continue reading →
Roanne to Clamecy: the beautiful Nivernais canal
The floods continue and we’ve had many hold-ups waiting for the waters to recede. Since Roanne we have travelled: Back down the Canal de Roanne a Digoin and along the canal lateral a la Loire to Decize which we passed … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessibility, Australia, Multiple Sclerosis, Waterway life, Waterway services, Wheelchair
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Tagged Boat services, Endellion barge, family and friends, MS, Nivernais, Paris, Travel, Waterway services, Wheelchair access
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Paris to Moret-sur-Loing boatyard
It’s always an exciting time both entering the Port de l’Arsenal marina, coming home for winter, and then again when leaving for the season’s travels. This time was no exception; we had many hands helping with ropes to move our … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessibility, Waterway life, Waterway services
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Tagged Boat services, Endellion barge, Paris, Ship repairs, Travel, Waterway services, Wheelchair access
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2 Comments
London: a short trip from Paris
Another delight in spending winter in Paris is how much there is to do and see around this great city. Including taking a few hours on the train to visit London. Paris to London via Eurostar (Gare du Nord to … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessibility, Multiple Sclerosis, Waterway life, Wheelchair
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Tagged Eurostar, London, Paris
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7 Comments
Paris Agricultural Show: Lorenzo the Merinos de Rambouillet
Not long after our Cornish expedition, by the end of February in fact, brother Jonney and his wife Felicity came to stay with us here in Paris. They run a 16th century pub, The Cornish Arms, at Pendoggett in Cornwall, where … Continue reading →
Canal barge ‘ENDELLION’ 