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Jun 23, 2015, 10:08 am

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SFO777

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Originally Posted by flyingbee

I'm loving this report - you are in my area and I know the canal du midi. I've seen some beautiful barges on the canal so it is nice to see what kind of experience you get. I'm curious to read about your departure from TLS and what you thought about the airport. It's been a beautiful weekend in the TLS area. Wonderfully warm, but not too hot!

Thank you flyingbee. We loved the Canal du Midi. And TLS is a very attractive airport. The lounge is adequate although the colours a little abrasive.
Actually spent a lot of time there as our Lufthansa flight was 90 minutes late.

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Originally Posted by HawaiiTrvlr

What an amazing journey. Did the barge go through any locks while on the cruise? Looking forward to the rest of the trip. And welcome back to Denver. Apparently summer has finally shown itself.

Thanks HawaiiTrvlr. Yes, lots of locks towards the end of the cruise.

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Originally Posted by johnashw

This may have been mentioned previously or may have been part of your pre-trip research but if not, and you want to vicariously relive the joys of travelling down the Canal Du Midi, then I would recommend watching Rick Stein's (a UK TV Chef) journey from Bordeaux to Marseille.
https://www.rickstein.com/about/rick...rench-odyssey/
As TV Chef's go he makes for a genial travelling companion.

Thanks very much johnashw. Will have to check it out.

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Originally Posted by flyer121

Great report. I must say, however that food portions on the barge look rather skimpy.

LOL. Thanks flyer121. With multiple courses, portion size was perfect. Can't imagine trying to eat anymore.

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Originally Posted by Yahtzee

Adding popcorn to that dish is such a nicely whimsical French touch. That runny cheese in the middle looks amazing.

Food presentation and quality was wonderful.

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Originally Posted by JohnRain

Who says FT isn't an educational site... I just added two new words to my English vocabulary

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Originally Posted by Martina70

Thank you for another fabulous trip report. :-:

Thanks so much Martina70.

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

presumably multiple courses?

Lots of multiple courses.

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Originally Posted by HMPS

They were in France

^

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Originally Posted by DutchGuy

Thank you sir! For once again sharing an epic journey!!

Thanks DutchGuy.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyColombia

Love this TR thanks SFO777
Can you identify this cheese closest to you? It appears to be something resembling a pont l'eveque but I didn't see it on the trolley. Given you have previously taken your own ramekin on a flight, do you now carry your own cheese supply?

Thank you very much JohnnyColumbia. I think it was the Rouge Affinée, hidden behind the grapes on the cart.

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Originally Posted by heramato

SFO777, this is another great trip report!
Im pretty sure I recognized your wife today at MUC FCL while I was waiting for my flight to BOS. I should've said hello but I wasn't sure it was actually you

Thank you for sharing your amazing trips.

Thanks so much heramato for your kind comments. If it was between 10A and 11:10A (in the dining area and then back towards the Cigar Lounge across from the guy in the Montreal Canadiens T-shirt), that would have been us. Too bad you didn't stop by.

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Originally Posted by Annalisa12

I loved the barge accommodation.

Thank you Annalisa12. We loved them.

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