Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs – a variation of Gnome culture. 
These “Beaver Rats” are a South American rodent about the size of a small dog. They are found in many of the waterways from Strasbourg to central France. In some areasyou can hand feed them but they are very short sighted. Have to watch your fingers and feet during the process
One of the many beautiful villages we passed as we travelled along the Soane River.
Two of the many Lavoirs (Washing Houses) which were built across France in the 19th century as a result of a fear of contagious diseases. These began to appear after a cholera outbreak in 1832. The towns in this region often have several Lavoirs.
Ray - probably the pick of the villages on the Soane, the main street wound it’s way up to a Castle/Chateau still inhabited by the family who has owned it for 300 years. The town has been diligently restored to it’s former glorey. 
Many of the locks in the Canal de Voges were ‘ manned’ by university students during the holidays. The young girls seem to enjoy the work even though it is fairly physically demanding at times. It is expected that someone off the boat cranks the lock gates on the opposite side to help them out
It’s a hard life on the canals - planning the next day’s trip with Dutch friends Walter & Nicky and dog Zeno.
Lizzie stepping aboard an English Narrow Boat to see just how much you can fit inside one of these 6foot 8 inch wide boats.
English couple Pat & John had fitted it out very skilfully but it is like livibg in a sausage.
A local choir concert we attended in the church in the village of Ormoy. The town only had a population of around 100 - most of which were in attendence. Acoustics complemented the singing and flute performances.
Two of the many Lavoirs (Washing Houses) which were built across France in the 19th century as a result of a fear of contagious diseases. These began to appear after a cholera outbreak in 1832. The towns in this region often have several Lavoirs.
Ray - probably the pick of the villages on the Soane, the main street wound it’s way up to a Castle/Chateau still inhabited by the family who has owned it for 300 years. The town has been diligently restored to it’s former glorey.
Many of the locks in the Canal de Voges were ‘ manned’ by university students during the holidays. The young girls seem to enjoy the work even though it is fairly physically demanding at times. It is expected that someone off the boat cranks the lock gates on the opposite side to help them out
It’s a hard life on the canals - planning the next day’s trip with Dutch friends Walter & Nicky and dog Zeno. Lizzie stepping aboard an English Narrow Boat to see just how much you can fit inside one of these 6foot 8 inch wide boats.English couple Pat & John had fitted it out very skilfully but it is like livibg in a sausage.
A local choir concert we attended in the church in the village of Ormoy. The town only had a population of around 100 - most of which were in attendence. Acoustics complemented the singing and flute performances.