Le Grand Bal is about music and dance of course: "Dancing with others involves the consideration of real issues, as well as experiencing the irrationality of dance without holding back. It is about allowing oneself to be transported by the music and the dance, adopting a universal language of smile and gesture. It is to attempt to tame the dance" (www.gennetines.org). But fundamentally it is about "Respect for and understanding of others". We (even John) did enjoy dancing but we also much enjoyed meeting old friends, Catherine from Switzerland and especially Frederic from Limoges with his infecting optimism and boundless generosity. I returned re-energised and inspired and John relieved he has survived...
Now Decize. After managing a tricky entrance into and through the Port de Plaisance (side wind and prop walk) we are now moored on the Loire, next to Michael and Pippa on Sterna and are temporarily part of a DBA rally. We are getting ready to welcome Maman and Marine who are arriving by train here tomorrow. That means cleaning and food supplies. Should I also mention that we have had trouble with the sea-toilet? It syphoned in twice in the last 3 days!! John is grumpy after mopping up the bilges, I am neurotic about sinking...But now, after cleaning, dismantling, polishing, sucking (the air admittance valve) we are (nearly 100%) hopeful that it functions properly. And grateful it didn't happen whilst we were away from boat!
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