Gorge du Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées Region, France

I have kayaked the river two times before and it is always a breathtaking and almost surreal experience. This time I think I appreciated it a bit more, partly because the last time was almost a decade ago, but also because of just having moved from the chaos that is New York City. Because the move to France took place so recently, everything seems to stand out in stark contrast to what former life in New York. The abundance of nature, the way of living (especially in the French countryside) and just overall daily experienced make you quickly forget the rush of big cities like New York.

The journey down the Gorge de Tan took roughly 6 hours and, primarily because of the frequent stops to feed the girls or let them swim. Overall, it was a great first full day in the south of France and resulted in a very peaceful first night of sleep, as well.