You Don’t Walk These Streets, You Climb Them Wednesday morning’s fog was short-lived and we enjoyed a slightly cooler, but still summer-like day. Today was a full day on the road, starting off with a tour of the very old village of Saint-Émilion (almost due East of Bordeaux and across the Dordogne River). The town … Continue reading France – Day 4 (Wednesday, October 5, 2011)
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France – Day 5 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)
Tour of Bordeaux, Part Deux The cold front that accosted the East Coast when we left the U.S. had finally arrived in Europe, and today was somewhat cooler than we were used to so far on the trip. Shorts and t-shirts were abandoned for jeans, jackets and long-sleeve shirts and sweaters. One or two of … Continue reading France – Day 5 (Thursday, October 6, 2011)
France – Day 6 (Friday, October 7, 2011)
The Final Tour of Bordeaux A final shopping trip in town was in order this morning, and somehow we found the Rue de Sainte Catherine, which is a “locals market.” Judging by the lower prices and the non-touristy stuff for sale, this is where the regulars went to shop. Every other shop was a kabob … Continue reading France – Day 6 (Friday, October 7, 2011)
France – Day 7 (Saturday, October 8, 2011)
It’s Five O’clock Somewhere, Even at 9:00 AM Being a creature of habit, I never sleep well on a different bed when on travel. I especially don’t sleep well the night before I know I’ll be traveling somewhere, and last night was true to form. I tossed and turned most of the night, and was … Continue reading France – Day 7 (Saturday, October 8, 2011)
France – Days 8 and 9 (Sunday and Monday, October 9 and 10, 2011)
The Best Laid Plans… Despite my plan of sleeping in, I woke up reasonably early, but still full from a late, big lunch and late dinner from yesterday. It was a rainy morning, but I mapped out my morning and afternoon site seeing, got cleaned up and hopped on the metro for the Eiffel Tower … Continue reading France – Days 8 and 9 (Sunday and Monday, October 9 and 10, 2011)
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