Czech Republic – on the Jizera River

Day Trip on the Jizera River
The Jizera (GermanIserPolishIzera) is a river that begins on the border between Poland and the Czech Republic (in Silesia) and ends in Central Bohemia
 
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Off to a good start

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clear water, in the shallows
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No going over the dam. Had to take the canoe for a little walk…

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Surprised at the large number of large fish in the falls.

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In many places, these beautiful flowers lined the banks of the river.

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We had the river to ourselves with the exception of a few fishermen and swimmers.

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Could not see what was the attraction for all these butterflies… but something sure was drawing them to this spot.

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The river had a good current. We were able to make a leisurely rate of 3,8 km per hour.

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We found this lovely creek flowing into the river.

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A bit hidden in the trees, was a large waterfall.

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Sunbathing ducks around every bend

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The river appeared rather wild for being only a few kilometers from Prague, the Capital of the Czech Republic.

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There were a few rough spots in the river but for those, my camera was safely packed away.

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The mouth of the Jirzera is where it meets the Labe (at Toušeň lázně).

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Done for the day.

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The canoe company arrived just on time to take it away. It was a great afternoon on the river.

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