Day 25 12 August

Today we left Paris and travelled by bullet train to Lyon.  We embarked on the ship River Royale.  Our room is a little bigger than that of the previous ship with every convenience provided - rather lovely!  The train trip was just on 2 hours, very fast and smooth.  Once again we were in awe over the railway stations both at Paris and at Lyon.  We keep thinking about that trip we have to take at the end of the cruise and we have to come back to Lyon and change trains!

We are with a new group of people so it's the challenge of mixing and meeting new people.  She boat sailed at 6 pm tonight and we are now on our way to berth at Chalon-sur-saone.  We are going a guided walking tour tomorrow, captains dinner in the evening.

Not much to share today.  All continues to go well.  Have yet to find an ATM to test our card!  This boat is bigger, so more people on board.  We have a door which opens on to a narrow balcony and a good view over the river.  Took a photo before so hope the reflection is visible - an amazing sight.

Much love from the travellers.