As Skips' Orange SIM card had run out Arthur came over to try and renew it with his French bank card. Unfortunately, for some reason, it didn't work so other arrangements have to be made. We left Homps just after 10 a.m. as usual. It took an hour to travel one kilometre and go through one lock! Then a double which took an age, locking down with a South African family on a hire boat. After our final lock of the day, we had a 14 km run into Le Somail. Not only was it our last of the day but the last lock for 50 kilometres - nice easy cruising! We arrived in the pretty little port around 4 p.m. to be helped in by David. As soon as we were settled we repaired to the bar across the bridge for much needed refreshment. We have visited Le Somail several times - it's a very quaint village which, of course appeals to visiting tourists. There is an antiquarian bookshop which is larger than expected and is full of very interesting books - some are very rare editions. A peniche is moored on the side of the canal which doubles as a shop and bread can be ordered there for the morning.
We all dined at the restaurant on the quay called L'O......short and sweet! Unfortunately Arthur has not been able to join us as the wind is strong and his fibre glass boat is not easily manageable for a lone sailor. Skip, Crew and Henk retired to Aphrodites' saloon for digestifs as it was still too windy to sit up top.
20 km. 6 locks. 6 hours
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