Monthly Archives: June 2016

There and Back Again, a Harnett’s Tale

Posted on June 7, 2016 by yachtlyra

Bandol is only thirty miles away, so we had a relaxed start to the day and a delightful breakfast ashore at the bread shop. John had “…the best croissant I’ve ever eaten” and I probably had my best ever raisin … Continue reading →

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Arriving in Provence

Posted on June 7, 2016 by yachtlyra

As it is still early in the season John managed to reserve a berth at the tiny marina of Sausset Les Pins. It is nearly forty miles away, so we set off early after returning our gate key when the … Continue reading →

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Aigues Morte

Posted on June 2, 2016 by yachtlyra

A brief history lesson: The town of Aigues Morte was constructed by royal decree at a time when France was a little country encircling Paris with no sea coast, let alone ports. The King, Louis III struck deals for a … Continue reading →

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Chicken Run

Posted on June 1, 2016 by yachtlyra

Monday morning saw us heading off to the Capitanerie to extend our stay till Friday. The man on duty checked the computer and said it would be no problem and extended the life of our key fob. Up in the … Continue reading →

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John at Le Grande Bleu

Posted on June 1, 2016 by yachtlyra

The drum roll of thunder woke us both in the early hours. We lay watching as lightning flares shone through the gaps in the blinds, counting the seconds till the thunder rumbled round drowning out the sound of pouring rain. … Continue reading →

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Pole Dancing with the help of a much Younger Woman

Posted on June 1, 2016 by yachtlyra

We made another early start to arrive before the wind was due to come up, particularly as we keep having to moor dependant on the kindness of strangers for help. So far the welcome we have received at French marinas … Continue reading →

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All Tied Up at the Cap d’Age

Posted on June 1, 2016 by yachtlyra

The text I should have sent the girls on our arrival was “all tied up at Cap d’Adge,” but spelling has never been my strong suit and we had had another challenging experience docking. Katie immediately responded with the suggestion … Continue reading →

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