Another warm and sunny day.
The ladies went shopping around the old town and us chaps went the opposite way along the prom towards the new bridge and the renovated dockside warehouses.
Two cruise ships came up river and tied up just along from our hotel. The river must be quite deep for these ships although it was high tide.
Caught the train to Arcachon on the Atlantic coast west of Bordeaux to visit the seaside town and go to the spectacular Pilat sand dune which is the largest in Europe at 105 meters high.
Stopped for a super fish lunch first but then it started to rain so sadly abandoned our trip to the dune. Had a wander along the prom and the town before we returned to the station for our ride back to Bordeaux.
We met on the hotel roof terrace for breakfast which has a nice view over the city and river.
Off we went to further explore the city. Spent the next few hours doing the “walking tour” interspaced with with a beer stop and then a light lunch. Took the 4.15 open top bus tour of the city.
Back to the hotel to freshen up. Decided to eat at a fish restaurant we had seen the night before. Food good but spoilt by lousy service.
After a nightcap at our local we all retired to bed after a long but eventful day.
Weather sunny and warm.
Good flight to Bordeaux and arrived on time to a lovely sunny warm day.
Caught the city bus from the airport and alighted where the driver told us which transpired not to be near our Mercure hotel. Had to catch a tram a short distance and then walk for 15 minutes but eventually arrived but had to store our luggage as our rooms were not ready.
Walked around the corner and found a restaurant for beers and lunch and rose wine.
Back to hotel for a bit of shut eye before going out again to explore and have dinner.
Very lively old town with lots of cafes and restaurants.
Good flight to Bordeaux and arrived on time to a lovely sunny warm day.
Caught the city bus from the airport and alighted where the driver told us which transpired not to be near our Mercure hotel. Had to catch a tram a short distance and then walk for 15 minutes but eventually arrived but had to store our luggage as our rooms were not ready.
Walked around the corner and found a restaurant for beers and lunch and rose wine.
Back to hotel for a bit of shut eye before going out again to explore and have dinner.
Very lively old town with lots of cafes and restaurants.
Saturday 15th September
We are off tomorrow to visit Bordeaux with the Hampshire gang (8 in all).
This is to celebrate all of our 40th Wedding aniverseries as we all married in the same year and went to each others weddings.
Early start in the morning as our flight is at 8.00 from Bristol Airport
