Have you been wondering whether we made it to France, found each other at the airport and managed to use our Eurail pass to travel to Agen? Well, the answer to all is yes. How amazing is that? Lorraine was waiting at Changi Airport when I arrived in Singapore and we chatted for half an hour before heading off to our different flights. About 17 hours later I was waiting for her at Charles de Gaul airport when she flew in on Finnair, having travelled via Helsinki. We validated the Eurail Pass, found our train and had a very smooth, comfortable and quiet journey south to Agen. The train was so much pleasanter than those cramped and noisy airplanes. Last night we stayed in a hotel. We were absolutely exhausted because we had been traveling for about 36 hours (I think). We were asleep practically before our heads hit our pillows. This afternoon we walked to the little port area and found our lovely boat - a Penichette P1120R, aft-deck model. Her name is Clairac and we love her already. We have a bedroom each, a fully equipped kitchen and a couple of outdoor seating areas, one in the bow and one in the stern. Tonight we enjoyed drinks and nibbles in the bow as we watched the sunset reflected across the water. By the time we had a driving lesson, a "how to work the locks" lesson and then a long walk to the supermarket to buy provisions, it was too late to set off. We are very happy to be relaxing in port before getting under way tomorrow. How's the weather, you ask? Hot! About 30 today and the forecast is for high twenties for the rest of the week. Aren't we lucky? We know we are and we really appreciate our good fortune in being able to have this adventure.