Last day on the barge May 4, 2012

Today is our last day on the boat so we must enjoy every minute of the luxury cruise.  We departed at 8:45 am to start the last leg of the trip.  There are 7 locks we must complete and then turn the boat around so the crew can transport the boat back to the beginning of the canal where we got on.  This is a perfect weather day for me to walk, so Gail and I get off the boat and walk about 3 miles wandering into a small village,  making sure not to miss the boat at the next lock.  Gail decided to not walk any farther but Jim says it is time for him to walk so Jim and I walk to the next lock. The morning hours walking were spent  along the canal and adjacent to the river,  great day for a hike.  We board the boat for a fabulous lunch of salmon, cabbage salad, crab salad, and tomatoes with mozzarella cheese.  I am personally saying this was my second favorite lunch.  After lunch we loaded in the van to the town of Auxerre where Glen would give us a history lesson on the area.  Auxerre is on the Yonne river that flows into the Siene, at this time because of the continuous rains the river is closed to boat  traffic and  many boats are moored along the sea wall.  As I mentioned earlier I have been dealing with a sinus infection and today I was able to get some amoxicellen at the pharmacy.  Bob and I talked to the pharmacist and somehow we  manged to get amoxicellen to hopefully cure this sinus problem.  This being the last night on the boat we dine with the captain Olviare, and his wife Debra.  The meal consists of steak topped with foe grais (goose liver) broccoli soup vegetables and and apple torte.  This night we had a dry sparkling wine with our desert.  Perfect ending to a perfect week.