Monthly Archives: September 2012

September 20, 2012
6:57 am
by: Butty

Bordeaux 19th Setember

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 … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2012
4:05 pm
by: Butty

Bordeaux 18th September 2012

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 … Continue reading →

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September 17, 2012
4:33 pm
by: Butty

Bordeaux 17th September 2012

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 … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2012
9:34 pm
by: Butty

16th September 2012 Bordeaux

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 … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2012
8:34 pm
by: Butty

16th September 2012 Bordeaux

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 … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2012
8:06 pm
by: Butty

Bordeaux Trip 16th September 2012

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 … Continue reading →

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