We're Off to France to Visit Lagu for the First Time!

We’re heading to France to witness the birth of Lagu - the dopest sailing catamaran ever built! We have been counting down the days until we set sail, and we can't wait to step foot aboard our new home.

December 1st, our bags are packed and our epic journey to the other side of the world begins. Before heading to the factory, we will be attending the Paris boat show where we will get to see Lagu’s French cousins all dressed up and ready for presentation. On December 7th, it’s off to the factory in Belleville sur Vie to see Lagu before he is motored to Holland (yes, Lagu is a boy).  There, he will be loaded onto a freighter and shipped through the Panama canal and up the west coast to Canada. Early March 2012, Lagu will complete his long journey at Granville Island, Vancouver, BC.  We will be sure to get loads of pictures of baby Lagu in the womb for you!

Of course, we will also be exploring the rest of France while we're there.  It will definitely be a fun challenge finding gluten free food in the croissant capital of the world. We’ll be sure to post any noteworthy spots. Obviously though, I will have to have a pain du chocolate at least once a day. I can’t deny myself that pleasure! Come to think, we've also heard of a place there that makes the most amazing macaroons. We can’t pass up those either. Okay, okay, so maybe we will cheat on our gluten free, dairy free diet.  You only live once, right?

One last thing, if you haven’t already, check out our about page for info on Lagu and what this blog is all about. Happy sailing!

17 Comments

Reply Robert Nov 13, 2011 I can't wait to go to the factory and visit Lagu!

Reply Krisalyn Nov 13, 2011 Lagu rocks!

Reply Brittany Nov 13, 2011 I can't think of a more awesome reason to travel to France! You two are living the dream :)

Reply Dane Nov 13, 2011 Can't wait to follow the adventure on here. Have fun!

Reply Jaclyn Nov 13, 2011 I can't wait till July.... We are so crashing with you guys on the boat. Lol. :)

Reply Krisalyn Nov 13, 2011 Thanks so much for your comments everyone! Be sure to add a profile pic for future posts!

Reply Mom Nov 14, 2011 I can not wait to see him in real life!!!!!! Do you think you can bring me home one of those chocolate things? if not have two a day one for you and one for me. lol Good for you, good for me, good for everybody. lol I want to be there when Lagu comes home. SO EXCITING !!!!!!!!

Reply Darryl Ring Nov 14, 2011 I can't wait to move in. Are you going to pick us up on the way to the airport, or should we meet you there?

Reply Ashley Nov 14, 2011 YAY so exciting!!! I can't wait to see Lagu :D

Reply David Nov 14, 2011 Very exciting and I can't wait to have my first Victoria Gin martini on board.

Reply Clay Nov 16, 2011 I don't know if I respect or hate you for doing this.

Reply Colleen Nov 18, 2011 Your boat looks fabulous Krisalyn. Be sure to post lots of photos. I am so happy for you. ♥♥♥

Reply Krisalyn Nov 18, 2011 Definitely! We will post tons of photos and videos and everything to keep you guys up to date. :D

Reply Kier Nov 25, 2011 Wow, that experience sounds like heaven! I'm curious about the name/word Lagu...did some Googling just now and learned a lot about Indonesian music and a near-extinct language...or maybe it is just short for Lagoon ;) Whatever it means, thank you for the chance to live vicariously through your journey :)

Reply Robert Nov 27, 2011 Yeah, the name came about by accident and then subsequently turned out to be just perfect. We first saw a Lagoon Catamaran with canvas covering the "n" so all we saw was Lagoo and called it that. The name stuck. Then, when it came time to name our own Lagoon we realized that "Lagu" was perfect and had some interesting meanings in other languages. Here's a definition I thought was rather neat: "That has hit, touched, reached, attained unto, arrived at, come home unto; that has succeeded, has become effectual, has not failed or missed;--as a thing, effort, or measure directed to an object, a power to an end."

Reply Kate Dec 2, 2011 I'm excited to be one of the first to see him for his granville arrival!! Eat a chocolate croissant for me! love you guys, missing you as always

Reply Bob and Marlene Dec 17, 2011 Krisalyn, you are a wonderful gal and if anyone deserves the best in life it has to be you. We can't wait to see Lagu. Looking forward to meeting Robert. Miss you! Love Grampa and Nana

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