Down the Dordogne in a canoe

This morning was idyllic!  We hired some canoes and paddled down the Dordogne River from Lamothe, near where we are staying, to Castillion La Batteille, about 6 kms downstream.  It was a beautiful morning and the river was " plus tranquille" according to Alain, the canoe hire man.  The river is still tidal, even up here which seems miles from its mouth past Bordeaux.  I was , of course initially a non-starter,  as I am fearful of things aquatic, but Alan persuaded me and I am so pleased he did, as it was just perfect.
The pictures show Penny and Trish on the river and the Dordogne River bridge at Castillion, with the canoe pontoon in the foreground.  You have to wish you were here too!
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