kerouac

The cleaning continues.

http://anyportinastorm.proboards.com...-martin?page=2

Whathello

I found that the canal smelled more just before La villette (in the last curve before you get on the bridge of La villette) - linked to more stagnation because the canal is blocked further down ?

MmePerdu

My sense of it all will be far different when I see it in May, than it would otherwise have been. Thank you for this, kerouac. BTW, I'm still thinking about a visit to Mouzaia, after your pictures there. You must know, what you do has an impact.

kerouac

Thank you mam'zelle Perdu.

I added some more canal pictures since they are now sandblasting the walls. It will be pristine in May and you will probably be able to see new Vélibs and beer bottles through the sparkling clear water.

MmePerdu

"...new Vélibs and beer bottles through the sparkling clear water."

I certainly hope so!

kerouac

There are new photos in my report for anybody who is interested.

ssander

Thanks for keeping us up to date.
When is the Canal scheduled to be completely re-filled?


ssander

kerouac

It will be back in service on April 4.

Ackislander

I now have a collection of your pictures of the bend at the Jardin Villemon in progress to go with my innocent photos of the same scenes taken in
June.

Given the number of people in the garden and drinking beer along the footpath, the number of bottles -- and the fact that Heineken dominates -- is no surprise!

JulieEC

Kerouac.... I left this board a few years because I find it such an emotionally draining place (that's crazy, I know).

You had told someone to go to the Dog Cemetery. I commented that I loved that idea. Last year we lived in Paris for 3 months. We enjoyed the dog cemetery. I came back last week to this forum and wanted to thank you.

We lived near the Canal St. Martin. So I got a huge kick out of these photos. We are moving back for a year. Can't wait. Love your quirky Paris updates.

kerouac

I'm glad you liked the dog cemetery. It is a bigger challenge to get there than a lot of places.

mes2525

Thanks for the report. I have stayed near the Canal and walked on the banks, so it is interesting to know that they clean it out occasionally. Your reports and photos are always outstanding.

kerouac

Just a few more weeks to go until they give us back our canal!

kerouac

They are now refilling the canal.

http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/q...1AVR16%201.jpg

I've added some pictures to the link at the beginning of this thread.

cafegoddess

Hi Kerouac,

The link didn't work.

kerouac

The original one or the new one? They both work for me.

teacherCanada

Both links worked for me too. Kerouac, I've enjoyed your photos a great deal. Thank you. I stayed at St. Christopher's Inn (Canal) in October, 2015 and walked along the canal to Stalingrad numerous times. Your photos brought back some positive memories. I will be back in June and anticipate doing that walk again. Thanks so much for providing the photo evidence of the work being done.

tC

catcrazyaf

The link didn't work for me either. I'm so eager to see the photos. All of your posts are so unique.

catcrazyaf

Okay, I got access by hitting on the first link. Now I can enjoy your pictures.

dotheboyshall

Looks as if the Grand Canal was more interesting

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/peop...intenance.html