Sep 18, 2009 - Bordeaux, France

It is autumn in central France, with a low temperature in Bordeaux in the morning of 9 degrees C (around 50 degrees F), with some grey skies and rain. ... Our timing in Bordeaux was perfect; we arrived at the start of the grape harvest. ... Bordeaux itself is a pretty city in which it seems that every building is hundreds of years old and beautifully maintained, with the exception of the courthouse, which is a modern monstrosity. ...

Sep 1, 2009 - France

Day 33 When we got off the boat we got another taxi to the Peugeot car yard where we got a brand new car.Day 33 When we got off the boat we got another taxi to the Peugeot car yard where we got a brand new car....

Aug 15, 2009 - France

We head off the ferry and say 'bonjour!' to France.We head off the ferry and say 'bonjour!' to France....

Aug 10, 2009 - Bordeaux

So after reloading the car driving 2 blocks (all pedestrian only roads) we arrive at our 2nd Bordeaux hotel. ... Apparently there would not be enough space for both us and the luggage in our original booking! Now off to see the sites and wonder in old Bordeaux. ... They have an awesome tram system and beautiful boulevards, however much of Bordeaux was destroyed during the war and actually most of city is new. ...

Jul 15, 2009 - Une journée au paradis

Suite du 14 juillet Je suis arrivé au camping à 50 km de Bordeaux vers 16h00. ... Évidemment, le tout est abondamment arrosé de vin de la région; se souvenir que je suis dans la région de Bordeaux. ... Je décide de partir en vélo et d’emprunter la piste cyclable qui va de Bordeaux à Sauveterre-de-Guyenne. ... Je croise la piste et à ce point, je suis à 45 km de Bordeaux. ... Je décide donc d’aller diner à Bordeaux. ...

Jul 14, 2009 - Bye Bye les Pyrénées, bonjour Bordeaux

Bonjour à tous, Oui je sais, je n’ai pas alimenté le blog depuis plusieurs jours. C’est donc le temps pour moi de partir pour me rapprocher de Bordeaux. ... A+ près de Bordeaux ...

Feb 17, 2009 - Francine's Mom Visits/Bordeaux

Bordeaux Francine has one aunt and uncle in all the world, and they happen to live in a small village named Mombrier, near the city of Bordeaux. ... Our plan was to drive to Bordeaux for a weekend visit. ... There was merely one weekend the entire time Babcia was here that would allow us to get to Bordeaux and Em had rehearsals on both the Friday evening before and the Monday afternoon afterwards - it would have to be a quick trip. ... 5 hrs into the trip, Babcia noticed the French radio mentioning a large storm in the SW of France, specifically around Bordeaux. ... We did notice the damage seemed to get more severe the closer we got to Bordeaux, culminating with a sizeable stand of perhaps several dozen large trees that had been completely uprooted not 3 km from Aunt and Uncle's home. ...

Jul 31, 2008 - Arrived

After 9 hours on a plane I finally arrived to France.After 9 hours on a plane I finally arrived to France....

Apr 25, 2008 - France- Bordeaux

Ah, the country. But Bordeaux is a little rough around the edges, there is a bit of grit, some street kids and we are staying, (once again) in the red light district. ... It must be karma, I dunno.Ah, the country. But Bordeaux is a little rough around the edges, there is a bit of grit, some street kids and we are staying, (once again) in the red light district. ... It must be karma, I dunno....

Jul 13, 2007 - Bordeaux

After sitting on a train for 11 hours, the last thing Jeff and I wanted to do was try to check in using my very limited French, but we had to run into one hostel that didn't have a night clerk that spoke English eventually. In the afternoon we went on a wine tour to the Medoc region just outside of Bordeaux and tasted some delicious wines from 2 different Chateau's. ... I couldn't believe how many vineyards are actually around this area.After sitting on a train for 11 hours, the last thing Jeff and I wanted to do was try to check in using my very limited French, but we had to run into one hostel that didn't have a night clerk that spoke English eventually. In the afternoon we went on a wine tour to the Medoc region just outside of Bordeaux and tasted some delicious wines from 2 different Chateau's. ... I couldn't believe how many vineyards are actually around this area....

Jul 3, 2007 - Bordeaux Woe

We've just left Bordeaux and today officially marks the end of my carefree years as a 20-something. ... Not the inspiration for the title of this post however - I have plenty to celebrate and Ian is ensuring it's a very special day! If I'm feeling any older today it would have more to do with the red wine, café au laits and copious amounts of baguette and other boulangerie goodies consumed over the past week in France, than any date on a calendar! So - Bordeaux. ... The city itself has minimal charm and surprisingly the food culture we expected to find here seems to have died some time ago - perhaps it was only ever a stereotype? We arrived in Bordeaux on a Friday afternoon. ... This is how things generally started for us each time in Bordeaux! We negotiated the tram then bus combo towards our accommodation but panic set in when the two stops preceding ours seems to be skipped and the next stop being anticipated was two past the one we needed. ... I suppose it's appropriate here in Bordeaux - an agricultural city near the sea. ...

May 31, 2007 - Bordeaux

Tuesday 29 May So we arrived in Bordeaux to find more semi unpleasant weather. ... We toured around town and made contact with our friends Bruno and Stef who live in Bordeaux. ... Can't wait to party with you boys again real soon! Wednesday 30 May We desperately tried to get on to a wine tour but found that they were all booked out (you all know the Bordeaux is one of the MOST famous wine regions of the world) so after touring around Bordeaux for the morning we decided to head out to St. ... Back in Bordeaux we had a great dinner on Place St Jullian at this amazing little bistrot/restaurant that was very cheap. ... Thursday 31 May Bordeaux is a great place. ...