Valerie Helps

Broschiertes Buch

The Voyages of de Villehardouin - Cruising French Waterways

Beschreibung

Not many in late middle age realise their dream of living on a canal boat and exploring the waterways of France. Even fewer anticipate the problems that might confront them on their adventure into ‘the unknown'. Valerie and Geoffrey buy their boat which they christen "de Villehardouin" and set off on the Canal du Midi, drawing and writing about their journey as they meander along the two hundred year old canal. They revel in the slow pace as they enter a world of welcoming ports, canalside markets, ancient sites and chateaux, delicate wildflowers and, in the Camargue, medieval jousting and pink flamingos. The various regional cuisines introduce them to gastronomic delights and memorable wines. Tackling the mighty Rhône River with its awesome deep locks in their small boat presents a challenge. Valerie and Geoffrey accept this with their usual humour. Once the Rhône is conquered, they find time to enjoy the ever-changing scenery of the canals as the dream unfolds.

Autor

Valerie Helps was born in London and grew up in East Africa. Widely travelled, she has lived in Australia, Greece and France for extensive periods and has established herself as a successful travel writer and illustrator. Her short stories, poetry and children's stories have been published in journals and newspapers worldwide. Valerie worked for many years in Australia with youth orchestras and was Orchestra Manager in the Sydney Opera House before moving to Crete with members of her family. Later she left for France with Geoffrey and spent the summers on their canal boat, de Villehardouin. She now lives near her family in Sydney.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 286
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. September 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 129mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 380g
• ISBN-13: 9781784654542
• ISBN-10: 178465454X
• Artikelnr.: 54215951