Kayaking in the Dordogne

A wonderful morning kayaking down the river (La Dordogne)from Gardonne near Bergerac for about 2 hours. 

Enjoyed stopping at a Boulangerie for a late lunch on the way back. 

La Bugue

We drove an hour to La Bugue today, a pretty and lively town by the river. 

First we visited the fresh water Aquarium. 

Then we went on to Le Bois Des Lutins. It was a lovely picnic area in the woods filled with climbing nets, huts in the trees, slides and zip lines. A great activity area for all ages. 

Early morning Hot Tub

The plan was an early morning swim but the pool was a little chilly so Mya and I ended up in the hot tub, chatting and watching the birds dive bombing the pool for water. 

Dinner from the Fridge

We were too late to catch the Supermarche so tonight gets dinner was mashed together with what was left in the fridge. Not a bad spread. 

Chateau De Bridoire

Today’s visit on a very hot 36 degree day. 35 minutes drive through vineyards was the Chateau. 

First built in the late 12th century with more than 10 different families that have lived here. In 1576 the future king of France (Henri of Navarre) dined here. In recent years the castle had 22 years of vandalism and looters before the Guyot family bought the Chateau in 2011 and brought it back to life. 

Ginstet Community Fete

After a dinner of fondue and French saucisson we headed down to the local village of Ginstet for their community fete that is being held over a couple of days. The evening was a dinner for the community followed by Cabaret show and then light display on their chapel. 

It was a fun evening and nice to see how the villages get together as a community. 

Sarlat la Caneda

An earlier start today so we could get to Sarlat in the morning, which was 1 1/2 hours drive away. Saturdays they hold a market.  Wow! What a market, it was massive and seemed to fill the whole town, full of gifts, clothes and local produce. It was also full of people, clearly a very popular place to go on a Saturday.