Love the canal tour and cycle ride adventure to check out the village. Greetings from New Zealand on a Sunday afternoon dismal and cold, with winter rain here. Nice to watch your channel in sunny climes in France. Escapism!
Ich habe mich köstlich darüber amüsiert, als ich gesehen habe, wie ihr die ersten Schleusen gemeistert habe. Und musste an unsere ersten beiden Tage denken. Schön zu sehen, dass ihr jetzt viel entspannter seid, und auch die Schleusen "geniessen" könnt. Oh und... das was du gesehen hast, war keine Ratte, und auch kein Biber.... es war eine Biberratte -Nutria-
Google translate: I had a great laugh when I saw you master the first locks. And had to think about our first two days. Nice to see that you are now much more relaxed, and also the locks "enjoy" can. Oh and ... what you saw was not a rat, nor a beaver .... it was a rat-rat Nutria
Neither a beaver nor a rat, what you saw was more probably a ragondin (= coypu). They've become pretty common in fresh water all over France. As for the sand in the rain, it came all the way from the Sahara, borne by the southern winds :) The mystery dessert is an île flottante = soft meringue floating on custard sauce.
@@sailingrubyrose Unfortunately, they brought in some Castor Canadensis (Beaver), in years gone by. Now they are trying to remove them, or were, by all means. Cheers
Some nice filming there at the locks. I do not think people understand how stressfull it is to film and do 20 other things at the same time. Well done!
I generally have a difficult time understanding what Aussies are saying but for some reason I have no problem understanding every word that Terysa says and enjoy listening to her voice. Nick however is a different story, mainly due to the rapidity of his words. ;) This was a very enjoyable episode....thank you both!!
We stopped for lunch at a similar town on our trip to Carcassonne and what struck us as it did at the start of your video was the lack of people on the streets. we stpopped at a picnic table at the church in the center of town and ate our lunch and never saw a single soul.
I’m a Florida Power Boater but love this trip you’s guys are doing. Going on my bucket list... even though I’m not a huge France fan... do love the food and wine😏
What a special, scenic part of the canal and your editing along with great shots just gets better and better (and it has always been good!) You just cannot get this feel for the French countryside in a car. With the canal you almost feel as if you are back in time about 250 years.
Representing Australia? Well Terysa. As an Australian you can represent me anytime, and I'm sure you'd do a better job than I can ....AND definitely better than any politician!!!
I fucking love this canal series. I'm sorry for the profanity, but I wanted this to stand out from the 'I like this' or 'I love this' or 'I love-love this series' mediocrity. More than any other photograph or documentary I have ever experienced, this series has made me want to visit & explore the French countryside.. by boat or otherwise. 53 beautiful locks (so sayeth wikipedia). Also, I'm drunk. Cheers!
You two are so much fun together, I am semi-jealous of you, Nick. Such a beautiful, smart and funny young lady in your life. You have got it all together with her.
Great episode as usual. Long day. Nick looks tired at the restaurant. Therysa wore him out. At least Nick has hair that won’t go down. Much better than no hair at all. Looking so forward to all the Annapolis Boat show videos. I’m sad that I am not able to attend and I am 90 minutes away by car. Was really looking forward to meeting you two. I will just get me some Ruby Rose swag. That will make me feel better! Have fun at the boat show!
Looks delicious guys!! "it needs to be tamed.... but it just won't go down" LOL thanks for that, definitely made my week!Fair winds and following seas Ruby Rose (even in the canals LOL)!
One of my favourite reads was "Long dog to Carcassonne ". This recent series from you has captured that story via your travels so well. Great edit, great humour and super storytelling. Been watching you forever and wish you the very best for the future.
Guys, do ye even know just how funny ye are at times ... It comes so natural to ye and makes me smile long after I watch the blog !!! Keep it up !! LOL
I always see Nick at the rudder eating. I assume he has to do the running for the other half of the canal - otherwise he gains weight while Terysa gets slime due to the daily runs 😉
Hey Guys! We've had a few subscribers recommend your channel as are doing a similar trip! We can't wait to get to some good WiFi to check out your vids. Love that Google Earth footage! Suuuuper smooth
Hi guys. Great video, lovely place to visit. Made it to Miami, but unfortunately can't make it to Annapolis. Flying out today. Sh.t, what a b.st.rd. Will look forward to yor boat reviews on here.
Ah brings back fond memories, I went in the opposite direction to you guys- loved it! We had a friend with tons of boat experience captaining our boat so we were fine, but there was a couple near us the one day who went straight across from one side to the other all the time, hitting the side walls each time ! They were a nightmare and had no clue, don’t know what state that boat must have been in when they eventually made it down the canal.😂🤣😂
And we open - with Nick walking out of the bushes after taking a leak. I'm glad I'm a man. And we end - with a lovely moment at dinner with a "that's what she said" moment. Just like Gone with the Wynn's.
As I am catching up on your videos and watching your canal trip, I have a simple question. Does having a retractable keel add significant cost to a sail boat?
Absolutely love cassoulet. My French pen friend's Mum used to make it specially for me when I stayed with them each summer in the early 70s. Wisdom in cracking on in the rain - the lack of traffic must have been a great relief. Oh, and 18:47 - LOL, classic Nick moment!
How many locks 'in toto' will you have gone through on this trip? Thanks for all the hard work putting these vids together, just fantastic! Again the sound is excellent!
Enjoyable viewing from our side of the screen so relaxing and comforting as well as great music combined and your narratives were wonderful. I am sure from your side of the screen what a workout ack "almost feel in" maybe oh what aggravation with other vessels many operated by people who have a problem with a bicycle let alone a car or a boat. No wonder Alcohol is involved at the end of the day. Yes that is a great photo of you one hand with a wine glass tipping towards your mouth and the other hand dipping a bite of food. Asto if you pronounced the name of the town Castle-whatever-arri just say it around a French person and they will correct you.
Some of the finest B role in the entire series, I think. Really well done. Enjoyed every second. And it pains me that you're right next door at the Annapolis Boat Show, but I can't make it over to meet you! I was so looking forward to it. Hope you enjoy our wonderful part of the world!
You probabky saw a Ragondin. It's like a Rat, it's huge, strange mix with a beaver, lives in rivers and canal, huge problem the nest in the banks. Île flottante, is White eggs, but no sugar added, what we call Crème anglaise, and caramel on top. edit : I see someone else told you already :-)
Did I understand you to say that the rain had sand in it? Or maybe salt? How can that be? Also, are there a lot of mosquitoes through the canals? Great video!
A lot of sand gets kicked up in the Sahara just a wee bit to the south of France, & doesn't fall down until the rain brings it down, often in Europe. (I believe I've heard that occasionally it even makes it all the way across the duck pond to Florida.)
@@pneumarian wow! I had no idea. I don't think I would like rain that actually hurts when it falls. Thank you for the geography and meteorological lesson; I appreciate it!
This brings back memories of when we did Canal du Midi in 2005 when we rented a boat. We didn't have a mast sticking out the front or back like you guys. It would add more stress indeed. Terysa I had the same desert at our last dinner & loved it. Cheers to you both
I have a plan I'm working on for sailing, and I'm getting there, but everywhere you two stop I just want to pack up and retire to. You're making it tough for a dreamer! Also: Any fishing allowed in the canals? If so, whats in there?
Hi Terysa, hi Nick. We have the same canal idea, but we are not sure is this possible with a draught of 1,80 meters? Unfortunately we don't have a lifting keel :-( Can you tell me your experience. Thanks a lot and have a wonderful trip!
"What do we do when the weather's bad?" Going through 12-14 locks wasn't even in my top three given the carry-on you two hands on deck giggle fanatics get up to! 😜😂 You two are fantastic btw! 🥰
Xlnt video skills here. And nice to see you both in France having fun, working your way through the locks and enjoying the countryside. Love your trip from the start.
Great episode. Looks so peaceful. Nick, I'm a long time follower on TH-cam, and more recently on Instagram. Always been curious what guitar you have on board. Looks like it might be a Martin. What is it?
Love the canal tour and cycle ride adventure to check out the village. Greetings from New Zealand on a Sunday afternoon dismal and cold, with winter rain here. Nice to watch your channel in sunny climes in France. Escapism!
Ich habe mich köstlich darüber amüsiert, als ich gesehen habe, wie ihr die ersten Schleusen gemeistert habe. Und musste an unsere ersten beiden Tage denken. Schön zu sehen, dass ihr jetzt viel entspannter seid, und auch die Schleusen "geniessen" könnt.
Oh und... das was du gesehen hast, war keine Ratte, und auch kein Biber.... es war eine Biberratte -Nutria-
Google translate:
I had a great laugh when I saw you master the first locks. And had to think about our first two days. Nice to see that you are now much more relaxed, and also the locks "enjoy" can.
Oh and ... what you saw was not a rat, nor a beaver .... it was a rat-rat Nutria
Neither a beaver nor a rat, what you saw was more probably a ragondin (= coypu). They've become pretty common in fresh water all over France. As for the sand in the rain, it came all the way from the Sahara, borne by the southern winds :) The mystery dessert is an île flottante = soft meringue floating on custard sauce.
Thankyou!! 😊
@@sailingrubyrose Unfortunately, they brought in some Castor Canadensis (Beaver), in years gone by. Now they are trying to remove them, or were, by all means.
Cheers
Cassoulet
So great to see you both at Annapolis today! Thank you Nick for giving my family a bit of time on a very busy day. ⛵
Some nice filming there at the locks. I do not think people understand how stressfull it is to film and do 20 other things at the same time. Well done!
I generally have a difficult time understanding what Aussies are saying but for some reason I have no problem understanding every word that Terysa says and enjoy listening to her voice. Nick however is a different story, mainly due to the rapidity of his words. ;) This was a very enjoyable episode....thank you both!!
We stopped for lunch at a similar town on our trip to Carcassonne and what struck us as it did at the start of your video was the lack of people on the streets. we stpopped at a picnic table at the church in the center of town and ate our lunch and never saw a single soul.
I’m a Florida Power Boater but love this trip you’s guys are doing. Going on my bucket list... even though I’m not a huge France fan... do love the food and wine😏
These off the cuff endings are great. That last minute of the video complimented the entire video. Well deserving of that thumps up!! :)
Thankyou so much!
It was a pleasure to meet you in person on the Seawind 1260 at the Annapolis Sailboat show today. i really enjoy your videos.
What a special, scenic part of the canal and your editing along with great shots just gets better and better (and it has always been good!) You just cannot get this feel for the French countryside in a car. With the canal you almost feel as if you are back in time about 250 years.
Thanks Paul!
Outstanding journey to follow. Really like you two. "Teresa Runs Across France Ahead Of Chasing Sailboat!!
Beautiful, you have that lock process sorted. Lots of innuendo, lol. Andy UK
Just a wonderful descriptive video. Terysa, excellent job in line handling at all the locks.
Thankyou!
Representing Australia? Well Terysa. As an Australian you can represent me anytime, and I'm sure you'd do a better job than I can ....AND definitely better than any politician!!!
In Australia, these days, the first things to go is the Butcher........ and then the Bakery....... not many towns have either...........
I fucking love this canal series. I'm sorry for the profanity, but I wanted this to stand out from the 'I like this' or 'I love this' or 'I love-love this series' mediocrity. More than any other photograph or documentary I have ever experienced, this series has made me want to visit & explore the French countryside.. by boat or otherwise. 53 beautiful locks (so sayeth wikipedia). Also, I'm drunk. Cheers!
Yay for profanity and yay for commenting when you’re drunk. Cheers mate
You two are so much fun together, I am semi-jealous of you, Nick. Such a beautiful, smart and funny young lady in your life. You have got it all together with her.
You two are such lovely people. I laughed a number of times. The ice cream desert was great fun. Stay well & happy.
Thankyou!
I truly appreciated the change in how you have delt with the locks from panic at the start to the present where your at ease cheers guys 🍻
Great episode as usual. Long day. Nick looks tired at the restaurant. Therysa wore him out. At least Nick has hair that won’t go down. Much better than no hair at all. Looking so forward to all the Annapolis Boat show videos. I’m sad that I am not able to attend and I am 90 minutes away by car. Was really looking forward to meeting you two. I will just get me some Ruby Rose swag. That will make me feel better!
Have fun at the boat show!
Looks delicious guys!! "it needs to be tamed.... but it just won't go down" LOL thanks for that, definitely made my week!Fair winds and following seas Ruby Rose (even in the canals LOL)!
Thanks Kevin!
Ya'll are so funny. Truly love your humor!!! I am literally laughing out loud.
I really like this canal trip, very interesting and beautiful country side.
Thankyou!
What could be more movie like then cycling through the French country side hahaha 🤣🤣😂
One of my favourite reads was "Long dog to Carcassonne ". This recent series from you has captured that story via your travels so well. Great edit, great humour and super storytelling. Been watching you forever and wish you the very best for the future.
Guys, do ye even know just how funny ye are at times ... It comes so natural to ye and makes me smile long after I watch the blog !!! Keep it up !! LOL
Enjoyed the view of the town and quaint restaurant. Be safe and enjoy your journey. John 3:16
I always see Nick at the rudder eating. I assume he has to do the running for the other half of the canal - otherwise he gains weight while Terysa gets slime due to the daily runs 😉
Nice video thanks
Thank you so much for taking us on this journey!
Our pleasure!
Top coolness moment at 8:37 lol - great shot at 8:50
At the end I was waiting for Nick with the "That's what she said" lol
😆
I find myself wondering all the moments that were edited out...
Great video. Very pretty country. Thanks for sharing.
Bromptons! Our bikes are Bromptons. Perfect for our RV.
Same. 😊
Very cool video , well done !!!
Brilliant video brings back memories such beautiful countryside, towns and of course food
Red eyes and it won't go down got to love it
Love you guys, so enjoying the trip through France.
OMG ! Cassoulet + rosé + île flottante = good night of sleep ahead...
So good haha
I particularly enjoyed the view at 4.45
I agree that was a beautiful photo taken by a very skilled photographer!!
Awesome video once again!
Hey Guys! We've had a few subscribers recommend your channel as are doing a similar trip! We can't wait to get to some good WiFi to check out your vids. Love that Google Earth footage! Suuuuper smooth
Thanks guys, those canals are really worth it.
I'm loving these canal videos cheers
Thankyou!
all that exercise will keep you in shape .!
Thank you for sharing such beautiful videos, i am able to see French Countryside through your videos, all the best from Virginia, USA
Another great one, thanks, I think that I may just do it next year
You looked so naughty eating that dessert 😉 once again, thanks for the video 👍
Hi guys. Great video, lovely place to visit. Made it to Miami, but unfortunately can't make it to Annapolis. Flying out today. Sh.t, what a b.st.rd. Will look forward to yor boat reviews on here.
Ah brings back fond memories, I went in the opposite direction to you guys- loved it! We had a friend with tons of boat experience captaining our boat so we were fine, but there was a couple near us the one day who went straight across from one side to the other all the time, hitting the side walls each time ! They were a nightmare and had no clue, don’t know what state that boat must have been in when they eventually made it down the canal.😂🤣😂
I love to go to Carcassonne from Toulouse on my bicycle, the "canal du midi" is such a nice way to explore on foot, boat or cycles.
I have to say you two don't look like you miss sailing at all. :) peace
you guys had that line handling *down* in this video!
Thanks Ian!
And we open - with Nick walking out of the bushes after taking a leak. I'm glad I'm a man.
And we end - with a lovely moment at dinner with a "that's what she said" moment. Just like Gone with the Wynn's.
What a beautiful video and the food looked delicious. Bon journey
Nice intro... make me feel France again
As I am catching up on your videos and watching your canal trip, I have a simple question. Does having a retractable keel add significant cost to a sail boat?
Yes mate it does.
So much fun!
Cute one
Absolutely love cassoulet. My French pen friend's Mum used to make it specially for me when I stayed with them each summer in the early 70s. Wisdom in cracking on in the rain - the lack of traffic must have been a great relief. Oh, and 18:47 - LOL, classic Nick moment!
How many locks 'in toto' will you have gone through on this trip? Thanks for all the hard work putting these vids together, just fantastic! Again the sound is excellent!
89 in total!
Amazing, thanks. Also: are you really up at 4:00 a.m. answering questions?!?! Love you guys!
Huck Finn'n your way through France. Perfect!
Enjoyable viewing from our side of the screen so relaxing and comforting as well as great music combined and your narratives were wonderful. I am sure from your side of the screen what a workout ack "almost feel in" maybe oh what aggravation with other vessels many operated by people who have a problem with a bicycle let alone a car or a boat. No wonder Alcohol is involved at the end of the day. Yes that is a great photo of you one hand with a wine glass tipping towards your mouth and the other hand dipping a bite of food. Asto if you pronounced the name of the town Castle-whatever-arri just say it around a French person and they will correct you.
Seems you have the loc life down pat!
Really starting to enjoy your videos. Now you and tula’s are my favorites
Aww thanks mate
Hi, the big rat you saw was a coypu. They are actually very cute little animals :-)
you 2 are priceless, i just laugh the whole dinner segment!
Tony & Susan here, Really Teresa is it that much work , remember it's an adventure. Each lock should be savored. Hugs & Kisses to you both. HaHa
It was very enjoyable work and we loved every moment!
If the gentleman thinks the French canals are chaotic, apparently he hasn’t been to Giethoorn, Netherlands. It’s like bumper boats.
See you all at the show tomorrow!
Thanks again another great episode. What do you do with your sewage and grey water in the canal system ?
They have pump out stations 😊
Some of the finest B role in the entire series, I think. Really well done. Enjoyed every second. And it pains me that you're right next door at the Annapolis Boat Show, but I can't make it over to meet you! I was so looking forward to it. Hope you enjoy our wonderful part of the world!
Thanks Guy!
" ...it NEEDS to be tamed,...but...it just won't go down "
😁🤦♀️🤷♂️😉
That was one of the best lines ever! 🤣🤭
🤣
That's what she said
That comment compelled me to make my own comment here but you’d beaten me to it.. lol
that's what SHE said.
You probabky saw a Ragondin. It's like a Rat, it's huge, strange mix with a beaver, lives in rivers and canal, huge problem the nest in the banks. Île flottante, is White eggs, but no sugar added, what we call Crème anglaise, and caramel on top. edit : I see someone else told you already :-)
Did I understand you to say that the rain had sand in it? Or maybe salt? How can that be? Also, are there a lot of mosquitoes through the canals? Great video!
A lot of sand gets kicked up in the Sahara just a wee bit to the south of France, & doesn't fall down until the rain brings it down, often in Europe. (I believe I've heard that occasionally it even makes it all the way across the duck pond to Florida.)
@@pneumarian wow! I had no idea. I don't think I would like rain that actually hurts when it falls. Thank you for the geography and meteorological lesson; I appreciate it!
Yep, sounds crazy but that’s exactly what happens!
I hope you two pick a Catamaran that will cover you at the helm in all weather for your next adventures. The Pacific Ocean is unforgiving at times.
With the risk of sounding like an old perv, the scenery was beautiful.
This brings back memories of when we did Canal du Midi in 2005 when we rented a boat. We didn't have a mast sticking out the front or back like you guys. It would add more stress indeed. Terysa I had the same desert at our last dinner & loved it. Cheers to you both
Such a pretty country side. Have you ever left a camera on the bank? And had to run back to get it?
We didn’t, but I (Terysa) got off and filmed .
Outstanding 🥂
How many locks would you go through most days? You seem to be getting sick of them?
Usually 5-10 locks per day.
I am amazed that Terysa has not fallen in yet!
Hey Terysa, please be honest: did Nick make you run the entire length of the canal?
Haha, not quite- but I liked it! Got a little dose of exercise!
Your living my dream
I have a plan I'm working on for sailing, and I'm getting there, but everywhere you two stop I just want to pack up and retire to. You're making it tough for a dreamer!
Also: Any fishing allowed in the canals? If so, whats in there?
Carp, lots of carp. Then it depends on the zone, grey mullet, pike, whitefish...plenty of different fish.
Yes, you could fish but you had to get a separate license!
Hi Terysa, hi Nick. We have the same canal idea, but we are not sure is this possible with a draught of 1,80 meters? Unfortunately we don't have a lifting keel :-( Can you tell me your experience. Thanks a lot and have a wonderful trip!
hey my friend. Unfortunately you are going to struggle with any draft over 1.3 m
"What do we do when the weather's bad?"
Going through 12-14 locks wasn't even in my top three given the carry-on you two hands on deck giggle fanatics get up to! 😜😂
You two are fantastic btw! 🥰
haha we're we're one of those without certificate when we're took the tour in 2002 in a hired new motor boat
How many times have you used the diesel heat ? Not counting Charleston
Xlnt video skills here. And nice to see you both in France having fun, working your way through the locks and enjoying the countryside. Love your trip from the start.
Weren't you in the Bahamas like two days ago? Now you're in a canal in France with all the rigging down? What dark magic is this? :)
Sounds like you skipped a few episodes there!
Obviously I’m the perfect lookout.
I believe teryse is correct, that it is meringue not marshmallow. The yellow is crème anglaise 👍
Thanks Frank!
Why was the rain sandy?
Hi, I have been following your channel for a few already, Love the Videos and the honest opinion about Cats and Monohull, is really appreciated....
Cheeky, naughty, fun folks.
Great episode. Looks so peaceful.
Nick, I'm a long time follower on TH-cam, and more recently on Instagram. Always been curious what guitar you have on board. Looks like it might be a Martin. What is it?
It’s a Martin d28 HR.
7:30 That water color!?
Is the moustache coming back?
Terysa needs to go on a beauty clinic day ... Shhhh ;-)
😆 that ice cream but seemed almost scripted. Love you guys, thanks for the adorable vid.
Tamed, won't go down ... 😂😂