We decided to spend the meager rest of our vacation in France (no surprise here) to give us a breather from the taxing duties of arranging a funeral.
We endet up at Meyras at upper Ardeche where they hold a whitewater-get together on the 3rd weekend of September, called Fontoliere. Awesome shots we took as it was too difficult a course for us to participate ourselves.
Spectacular performances with and w/o paddles. It's a bit like a tiny festival with spectators sitting at the Ventadour-rapid, applauding each paddler who mastered the drop.
Peter no longer likes his boat (Pyranha karnali) because 75% of said model capsized. Yet they do roll so easily, it doesn't matter, i I'd say.
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This morning we spent visiting chateau Ventadour which is being re-created by students and volunteers since the 70s.
Stumbling upon a student, we were given a marvelous tour by a him. Initially we were afraid of being chased away because it still is under construction. Even more delightful was the experience. Go there, leave some cash and be impressed!
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