2 years ago we got out our 2 kayaks, rented 2 for Bob and Dona (family visiting from Vermont), and kayaked down the Ebro from Miravet to Benifallet. It is probably the most impressive stretch of this river, the 2nd longest in Spain.
Last Sunday we repeated the trip with a group of 12 friends joined by 50 others renting from the kayak company.
The scene at the Miravet ferry landing where we embarked on last Sunday's adventure
Beautiful Miravet, a town with Moorish origins which was on the Moorish-Christian frontlines until near the end of the 12th century. From this view the Miravet castle just shows on the top.
Bob, Dona and Linda 2 years ago with Miravet castle in the background. After the conquest of the Moors in 1193, the castle was rebuilt by the Knights Templar into a massive fortress/monastery. It is the largest fortified complex in Catalonia and a fine example of Romanesque Religious and military architecture. It has figured in quite a few battles over the years up to and including the Spanish Civil War(1936-39)
Over 50 kayaks spread out over the river enjoying the spectacular views
For you Vermonters, you see, we have our twin Champs!
Bob wielding a mean paddle
Linda enjoying the sights
Mark and Marian
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| Hans and Jane |
After all that exercise, a great picnic by the river
