Back to Mailly Le Ville

In the locks with an ancient boat.
A chateau along the way on the canal.
Morning on the water.
The Saussios Rocks along the way.
A decorated lock house.
Sunshine in the afternoon.

Along the wasy back there is some wonderful scenery, including views of a Chateau from the locks.     With a stop at Chatel Censoir,  we tied up at Mailly Le Ville.  We like Mailly Le Ville as you are tied up right along the houses of the town.  it is a picturesque post card like view, with walkers, and bikers and dog walkers.  There is a park nearby as well.  Across the canal  a Church, and a nearby train station.  

Cooked up a good meal, and then went to the train station to meet our friends, Connie Hansen and David Eckerson.  They arrived right on time.  Fun to have them on Juniper.

Heading back to Chatel Censoir to explore the  town.  Turns out the original name of the town was Chatel Sans soif which is without thirst as there is a lot of water here.

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