Thursday 23 rd June - Fresquel to Trebes

Henk came on board just after nine o'clock to have another go at getting the impeller back in place.  An hour and a bit later......success!  The engine was turned over and water gushed out of the side of the boat - well done my two men!!  David had passed us and offered to help but I declined and he said he would see us in Homps but we decided that it had been a tiring day previously and a short run to Trebes would be enough for the day.  The two locks were easy and we arrived in Trebes, mooring just before a bridge, very central to the town around midday.  No power available so we got settled quickly and walked across the bridge in search of sustenance.  Canal side there were two or three little restaurants to choose from, mostly fish orientated, so we picked a table in the shade and got the beers ordered.  Skip chose the menu, Crew, the Moules Mariniere (hadn't had them yet!) and Henk chose a plate of Gambas, as he was expecting friends from Holland to go for dinner in the evening.  After lunch, a siesta looked hopeful (at last!) but first David, then Arthur came over to chat.......rude not to offer a drink!!  Later, Henks' friends arrived and we went over to introduce ourselves, chatting for half an hour or so.  Back on board we had a little cheese and wine.......early night in order!!

8 km  2 locks  1 1/2 hours