We hadn't intended going all the way into Toulouse ,63kms ,but the path was so smooth ( except the first 7 kms) that we were there by lunch time. 
The first major milestone was the lock Mediteranian . The last one climbing up from the Med
Those boats are sitting on the highest water of the entire canal. To get enough water to keep the canal full, Riquet bought it in from the central Massif using a clever system of damns and canals
This next shot is a sign of the Pilgrims way which passes right beside it.(a route that pilgrims took in the Middle Ages on their way to the holy land
This search took us away from the canal a little and as we stood studying our map , a lady stopped her car and offered help. That was good ? Except she forgot to pull the hand break on and the car rolled away down the hill. She caught it just before it found the gutter
Why didn't I chase it? I had the camera !
Those boats are sitting on the highest water of the entire canal. To get enough water to keep the canal full, Riquet bought it in from the central Massif using a clever system of damns and canalsThis next shot is a sign of the Pilgrims way which passes right beside it.(a route that pilgrims took in the Middle Ages on their way to the holy landThis search took us away from the canal a little and as we stood studying our map , a lady stopped her car and offered help. That was good ? Except she forgot to pull the hand break on and the car rolled away down the hill. She caught it just before it found the gutterWhy didn't I chase it? I had the camera ! And she was younger than me
We pass these survey markers occasionally. Riquets original pegs.
One of the smaller streams the canal had to pass over.
We pass these survey markers occasionally. Riquets original pegs.One of the smaller streams the canal had to pass over. This Laverie is at Negra lock,and where we met up with a couple from the Bay of Islands.
Andrew and Carol. They've been doing this for a few years too and love it. They were on their way from Bordeaux following the canal.
Andrew and Carol. They've been doing this for a few years too and love it. They were on their way from Bordeaux following the canal." nice goosie, hold still for a photo"
Then the bugger rushed forward and bit me. What a fright !
We are now in the Haute Garonne, and the difference is huge. Beautiful tracks, seats on the canal side, and toilets along the way. This one had a book exchange outside.
We are now in the Haute Garonne, and the difference is huge. Beautiful tracks, seats on the canal side, and toilets along the way. This one had a book exchange outside. But MOST unusual for France, the toilet was disgusting. This usually meant Gypsies! Sure enough a little way along ,a camp that the council had supplied with toilets etc
We are on the outskirts of Toulouse now and pass dozens of converted working barges, that really are a street of nice 'houses'
F1 Hotel. They're very clean and functional with all the usual .ie WIFI and air con. But they're also cheap! Only €31
We'll see Toulouse tomorrow . Right now we're going to lay around and read
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