Hard to believe that today was my last day of hiking. I have two nights in Toulouse, so I will post one more blog after this one.
My en suite from last night- a view across the canal as I left to walk to Toulouse.
My entire day was along the Canal du Midi. Sure made reading trail markers a breeze. And with the exception of a few gentle hills, it was an easy day. Counting walking around Toulouse, my distance was 18.8 miles.
Look! Ducklings. Spring has sprung. Mama is keeping close watch and Daddy was nearby..
There were several of these beautiful brick bridges.
My best photo of the Mallard ducks - male and female.
After about two hours, but too early for lunch, I came across this tavern and ordered a Coke - Zero. What a nice break, and so unusual for this trek.
There were boats parked end to end for the next eight miles.
I liked this one with its swan leading the ship.
Boats, boats and more boats.
Hey, even if you live on a boat, you gotta do laundry. Wish they would do mine. I have a whole suitcase full of dirty clothes. Smells like a locker room in my hotel room, Worse than that is my backpack. After a month of perspiring into the back and straps of it, I worry that I smell. I have clean clothes but there is not a darn thing I can do about the pack until I get home and worse, I have to wear it on my flights back. I pity the person who has to sit by me. LOL.
I noticed that all the the boats were parked facing the same direction. The canal was not wide enough for them to turn around. Did they have a circular route?
I don't think that the motorcycle belonged to the fellow in the tent. He was kind enough to let me take a snap. I have not seen one of these tents before, but good for him for camping out. It was about noon when I took this photo and most hikers start earlier in the day but who knows maybe he had a sleep in.
Most of the boats didn't look like they could make it under these bridges if it was high water.
What a garden!
A tribute to the women who were involved in the war.
I stopped for a snack in front of this little pond. There was a children's playground next to it.
This fellow was bailing for all he was worth before his kayak sank.
And my favorite boat of all - "Moving Yoga and Health Food Restaurant."
As I got closer to Toulouse, I spotted this little sandwhich shop. I ordered a hot dog, curious as to how a French dog would differ from the All American Classic. So the dog was identical except longer. It was served on good, toasted french bread with melted cheddar cheese down the center. It had something sweet, similar to ketchup but not quite the same. And it had Dijon mustard with that kick. My only complaint was that I prefer good old French's yellow mustard on my dog, but the bread was an improvement.
So many beautiful flowers today.
Dinner wasn't as good as the ones that I have had in some of the B & B's but it was still good. I sat outside and the weather was gorgeous. I ordered the "planche vegetable" and I wasn't sure what I was getting. I have a good translate program but all it said was vegetable plank. As it turned out, I loved this fresh out of the garden vegetable platter. It had a nice dipping vinagrette
My main course was "poulet rôti dans son jus." Translated as roast chicken with roasted potatoes and salad. I enjoyed it but it was way too much food.
It was such a beautiful night that I walked around Toulouse and then sat on the square with a glass of Vin Blanc watching the people. A terrific way to end a wonderful day.
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