Oldtimer was moved up to Burgundy to make a sale possible. It worked.
In August a German couple made an offer on the barge and after some negotiations, a survey and more negotiations, Oldtimer had found new owners.
I had realized that with the sale of the barge, it was the first time since 1981 that I had neither a boat to live or work on. That situation was quickly remedied.
I had been idly looking at possible replacements and I found one in a Monk 36 trawler. Single engine and bow thruster, just like Oldtimer, just a little more power for the ocean. The galley is not as nice either, but it will do. She was located in San Diego, some way south of Ventura. Purchase complete, I cruised to Ventura last week with my friends Tim and Christine, a two day stop at Catalina Island and an overnight anchor in Smugglers Cove on Santa Cruz Island, part of the Channel Islands National Park.
This blog is officially done. Thank you all for your comments over the years. Traveling the European canals was a magical experience. I met many great people and will cherish the memories always.
Don
