This book records the adventures of a mostly retired sailing couple who decide to take their sailing boat down the Canals of the Garonne and the Midi in Southern France. We follow them through their adventures, trials and tribulations as they travel slowly through a beautiful part of France. Almost entirely on their own. The book is written in an amusing and entertaining style with many photographs and some philosophical points and diversions from the main text. There is a glossary of terms - so that ALL should be able to get the most out of this book.