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Old Jun 21, 2015, 12:38 am
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Very enjoyable report. LH F is a very solid product.

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For my main, the heavenly Filet and Lump Crap with Béarnaise Sauce, Asparagus, Baby Carrots and Whipped Potatoes.
I presume it's crab?
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Old Jun 21, 2015, 8:09 am
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Very nice report! I visited Lanquedoc-Roussillon two weeks ago so it's nice to see photos from the area.
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Old Jun 21, 2015, 8:38 am
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SFO777 Great TR, but of course par for the course from you !

Please, we need to hear how did Mrs SFO777 react to the room ?
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Old Jun 21, 2015, 10:07 am
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Another fabulous trip report. Your trip reports expose me to things/places I might not otherwise see. Thank you
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Old Jun 21, 2015, 10:23 am
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My mouth is watering looking at the wonderful dishes you were served.

How long do you have when you're in a village? Do you set the length of time, or the captain?

Great report and lovely photos. Merci.
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Old Jun 21, 2015, 11:44 am
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Originally Posted by hilltopper
Very enjoyable report. LH F is a very solid product.
I presume it's crab?
Thank you hilltopper. Crab is was.

Originally Posted by Hartsa
Very nice report! I visited Lanquedoc-Roussillon two weeks ago so it's nice to see photos from the area.
Thanks Hartsa. It was our first trip to that part of France and we really enjoyed our visit.

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SFO777 Great TR, but of course par for the course from you ! Please, we need to hear how did Mrs SFO777 react to the room ?
LOL. She was very stoic about it since it was only one night. Keep saying "5 stars? 5 stars? They must have painted the stars on the sign themselves." Thanks HMPS.

Originally Posted by mromalley
Another fabulous trip report. Your trip reports expose me to things/places I might not otherwise see. Thank you
Thanks so much mromalley for your kinds comments.

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My mouth is watering looking at the wonderful dishes you were served. How long do you have when you're in a village? Do you set the length of time, or the captain?
Great report and lovely photos. Merci.
Thank you Nanook. Our tours choices and schedules were completely up to us. Our guide made suggestions and we pretty much went along on most of them. Since the barge goes so slowly and the van is always nearby, we can go and return pretty much anytime... but always wanted to return for lunch and happy hour.
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Old Jun 21, 2015, 2:12 pm
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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!
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Old Jun 21, 2015, 9:19 pm
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What an amzing 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.
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Old Jun 22, 2015, 4:45 am
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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.
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Old Jun 22, 2015, 1:34 pm
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Private Barge Cruise in the South of France via Lufthansa First Class
Great report. I must say, however that food portions on the barge look rather skimpy.
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Old Jun 22, 2015, 2:31 pm
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Adding popcorn to that dish is such a nicely whimsical French touch.

That runny cheese in the middle looks amazing.
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Old Jun 22, 2015, 3:07 pm
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Originally Posted by flyer121
Great report. I must say, however that food portions on the barge look rather skimpy.
Originally Posted by Yahtzee
Adding popcorn to that dish is such a nicely whimsical French touch.
Who says FT isn't an educational site... I just added two new words to my English vocabulary
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Old Jun 22, 2015, 3:36 pm
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Thank you for another fabulous trip report. :-:
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Old Jun 22, 2015, 4:10 pm
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Great report. I must say, however that food portions on the barge look rather skimpy.
presumably multiple courses?
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Old Jun 22, 2015, 4:35 pm
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Originally Posted by flyer121
Great report. I must say, however that food portions on the barge look rather skimpy.
They were in France
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