Wild tie along the canal to Clamecy

The Farm and historic Estate
Bill driving with David. We drive from the top generally.  The lettuce is growing well.
David closing the lock door.
Connie in front of the Estate doors.

Left Chatel Censoir and had many more updates on our lock keepers. Nice people and they do a great job. Especially when we are coming up so that the lock fills with rushing water. David continued to  be our lock master and getting our lines on and the lock doors closed and then opened! 

We had wild tied previously and wanted to go back there opposite an old farm and barns.  Nice stretch of canal. Tried one side and then went to the other which was safer. You need to get off onto the bank which can be a bit unreliable. Got the stakes pounded in and went exploring. Bill went for a bike ride. 

Wild ties are nice because there is no one around and you can enjoy the views and the quiet.  But there is not electricity or water. We were fine and we do have a solar panel for power for the lights. 

Nice weather so we could be outside although when the sun goes down it's chilly so we ate inside.

A good day and a relaxing visit. 

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