Frog Gallery

With the heat equation solved, I undertook a major scouring of the v-berth to try to remove the upholstery glue that was still harbouring various lower forms of life. My neighbour, Janeau and his friends Dolphin & Hubert all theorized on methods in 3 languages until I was convinced to leave it for another day.

My boatlord showed up unexpectedly (nothing happens on Sunday in France) and tried to start the engines, but after heavy use of the pressure water system while cleaning, the battery was only up to lowering the legs. He promised a carburetor adjustment for probable departure this weekend...!

Free museum day in Strasbourg, so I spent the afternoon with some of my classmates touring the cathedral and the archeological museum - never did get to see them this summer. The cathedral scaffolding has migrated so the stair tower is closed for now. *drat* I really needed the exercise after the hike Friday and 40km ride yesterday.

Looking at all that mouldering art (and Ginny's foray to the Vancouver Art Gallery) inspired me to unpack a few momentos and create my own "Frog Gallery." Next mission - translate "sticky-tack" into French.

Tonight, I finally got up enough nerve to light the butane stove. First cooked meal on board - Moroccan couscous, and I still have my eyebrows!