A month ago on a beautiful sunny weekend we went kayaking on the Loire River. So far this fall, we have had unseasonably good weather. August was very rainy, but September was beautiful warm and sunny.
The night before our kayak trip, we cooked home-made pizzas, including making the crusts from scratch. We had learned to make them this past summer at our cottage on Lake Charlevoix, cooking the pizzas on an outdoor grill. Here is Genia with Rafael showing a pizza ready to go into the oven.
Here is Rafael heartily eating the finished product.
Tom looking relaxed...
Ready to take off for the kayak trip, packed 6 into the Multipla. Notice the 3 seated in front, each with their own bucket seat.
Departing early Saturday morning. Although the river looks very calm in the picture, it was actually shallow and very swift. Over the centuries, the river has shifted and changed significantly. In the 9th century, the Vikings navigated longboats into the area. In the 14th century, the river marked the border between the French and the English.
Here are Rex Eric, Sophie, and Rafael in their longboat (canoe). They took Rex because they had the most room.
The rest of the group followed quickly.
One of the castles we saw along the river.
We pulled our kayaks and canoe up to the bank to stop for lunch.
Here is the group eating lunch. We had a fantastic bottle of red wine.
The view from our lunch spot.
Saying good bye after lunch.
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