24th October
24th October
From Egrets to Kingfishers…..
eventually, on the costal waters, there were so many Egrets that we stopped shouting out every time we saw them; now, on fresh water, it’s the same with the Kingfishers who dart everywhere as we travel up this very pretty canal.
We have settled for a week or so in a tiny basin off the side of the main canal , a`Halte Nautique’. It is close to the small village of Fontet, and only a couple of miles from the town of La Reole. This is a lovely spot and makes an excellent base for walking, cycling, fishing and getting a few boat jobs done. We have even hung a washing line in between two trees!! Unfortunately the local museum of Monuments made from Matchsticks remains closed!???
Yesterday, we cycled into La Reole to watch the local rugby match. We really enjoyed it - beer for sale from a pump by the gate, much brawling and some good rugby. For most of the match there was less than 30 players on the pitch - our lowest count was 12 v 13 as yellow cards flashed!! The funniest part was watching the referee being escorted from the pitch by 3 security officials!
From Egrets to Kingfishers…..
eventually, on the costal waters, there were so many Egrets that we stopped shouting out every time we saw them; now, on fresh water, it’s the same with the Kingfishers who dart everywhere as we travel up this very pretty canal.
We have settled for a week or so in a tiny basin off the side of the main canal , a`Halte Nautique’. It is close to the small village of Fontet, and only a couple of miles from the town of La Reole. This is a lovely spot and makes an excellent base for walking, cycling, fishing and getting a few boat jobs done. We have even hung a washing line in between two trees!! Unfortunately the local museum of Monuments made from Matchsticks remains closed!???
Yesterday, we cycled into La Reole to watch the local rugby match. We really enjoyed it - beer for sale from a pump by the gate, much brawling and some good rugby. For most of the match there was less than 30 players on the pitch - our lowest count was 12 v 13 as yellow cards flashed!! The funniest part was watching the referee being escorted from the pitch by 3 security officials!
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