The Day of Locks

[Tuesday] Today we went up the locks. Going up is much more of an undertaking than going down. It takes more planning and is much more exciting, as the lock you're in rapidly fills with water. The boats move around quite a bit in the lock as the water rushes in from the front. There is one set of locks where there are six steps; one after another. It's an ordeal. Made it in good style.

The lock set is referred to the Fonserannes Staircase, and is close to Beziers.