At Sorel, we docked next to a boat that was also red and blue. (Other than that we didn't have a lot in common!) |
We stayed at Marina de Saurel, a stylish place where the staff wears crisp uniforms. Our dock-mates were superfriendly.
We biked into town to find ourselves smack in the middle of . . .
Gib-Fest!
Bon apetit! |
A traditional French gibellotte is made with rabbit, bacon, onions, and mushrooms; this is the local version using perch or catfish from the river.
After lunch we had a blissful ride on a rails-to-trails bike trail that took us over babbling brooks, past expansive cornfields, and through cool, dense woods edged with clumps of graceful white birches.
Art on the Water
This is the work of Aleandre Marcil, age 6 |
Not far from the marina was a charming riverfront park, with parallel walking and bike trails.
Everywhere you looked, there were beds of flowers (and a "please taste" herb garden), fanciful statues, and an expansive display of children's art, on the theme of Sorel's waterfront history.
Such a stylish park had nothing so prosaic as park benches.
No, it offered an expanse of hammocks and loungers. Sweet!
A whole field of sun-shaded hammocks (above) and recliners (below) for waterfront lounging. |
This "please touch" sculpture lets you experience what it's like to be up on the prow of a sailboat! |
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