We had a great sail from Binic to the Trieux river but just after the Bridge above the Marina we found the river blocked by loads of green weed. As the speed limit is 3 knots we made our way up river only to find that we had a blocked water intake just before the lock. after trying to clear the filter we managed to get into Pontrieux alongside the quay. The next day I removed the intake hose to find a piece of wood stuck in the tube. I fitted a new tube a checked the rest of the water ways in the engine and all was OK but a good lesson learned to carry some spare hose. once alongside we had the usual welcome we have come to expect from Stephan. Nothing is too much for him a truly great port captain. We went to Paimpol on the early train to find that nobody was there to get a ticket from so had a free ride down the river. We went to the market for meat and veg and were pleased to see the prices have come down some. After a nice lunch in our favourite restaurant we caught the train home. We saw George and Trudy Shannon, friends who live on the river and spent some time with them. We were invited to an exhibition of Trudie's paintings and met some more friends while we were there so it was a good day and some fun. We are staying here till the 12th Aug as we have just heard from more friends that wanted to catch up with us so are coming here then its back to Guernsey as Sal's mum needs some help at home. We have been asked why we spend so much time on this coast and can only reply that it is a lovely part of Brittany that so many yachtsmen just pass by to get to the south and miss all that it has to offer. So next time you leave for L`aberwrach why don't you change your mind and give North Brittany a look you will be pleasantly surprised