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Cruising the Canal Du Nivernais in Burgundy, France
I could get quite used to this luxury barging…
I awaken aboard the luxury barge La Belle Époque to reflected sunlight dancing on our cabin’s chestnut ceiling.
Outside the open porthole window I hear a squawk. A large white swan approaches expectantly, followed by several Mallards. We are eye level with each other. With no bread to offer, I close the window, shower in the tiled bathroom, and head topside for my own breakfast.
On an antique oak sideboard in the main salon hostesses Fanny and Barbara have laid out granolas, yogurt, and fresh fruit.
While I laid gazing at the ceiling of my cabin, Captain Lee has been in the village of Auxerre buying fresh baguettes, croissants and pain chocolate.
It’s a fine September day, still summer in the afternoons, with nights that offer a crisp warning of coming winter.
