The Général Leclerc bridge consists of two segments that connect the left and right banks of the Loire via the Isle d'Or. Most of the photos I have posted are the left bank segment in front of the château. However, recent cleaning out of an overgrown area underneath the right bank bridge has allowed me to get this new perspective on that segment. As you can see, the water level is still pretty low as those "footers' (the flat concrete areas under the piers) are underwater in wetter times. It would be theoretically possible to walk across the Loire here, but it would be way too dangerous to try as the currents are quite strong.
By the way, "left" and "right" banks of a river are relative to travelling downstream. And they're not just in Paris!
Someone drowned here a couple of years ago. Not only is the current strong but what looks like solid gravel under your feet gives way and you get swept away. The water is cold and you go into shock. People really underestimate the danger of the Loire. Swimming is forbidden at Amboise, but you see people all the time entering the water in the summer. Crazy behaviour, but it can just be too tempting for some.
ReplyDeleteNice to see a different aspect of the bridge Stuart. I think sometimes people underestimate the danger of running water, a bad mistake. Happens here also.
ReplyDeleteNice to see a different aspect of the bridge Stuart. I think sometimes people underestimate the danger of running water, a bad mistake. Happens here also.
ReplyDeleteNice with the new perspective. Sorry to hear about the drowning accident.
ReplyDeleteAfter that incident, more "no swimming" signs were put up along the banks, but of course there are still those who choose to tempt their fate.
ReplyDeleteIt is an impressive bridge, and an impressive river!
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