In Chap. 88, I wrote about the high waters on the Saône and the flooding of the marina where Aleau is moored. I also pointed out that none of the boats was at risk as we are all moored to floating pontoons that rise and fall with the changing water levels. Being out on the river, however, was both dangerous and illegal during the high water. I posted a photo of a cruiser that sought refuge in the Port de Plaisance and had to stay until the water levels dropped.
Today, it left – heading south and continuing its journey to what will be its new home in Barcelona. You can just make out its path in the thin layer of ice as it headed back onto the Saône.
Below are a few photos showing what it was like just a short while ago and how things have almost returned to normal. For now. As the snow in the mountains melts, we could, once again, be faced with flooding.
The path that leads to boats at the southern end of the Port de Plaisance is now usable.
Our favourite walking path was accessible only to ducks and swans. Now, it’s back.
The pathway to the southern pontoons is, once again, visible.
Will there be another spring runoff and more flooding? I’ll let you know.