Out of the countryside and into Bordeaux. We arrived on Sunday, met up with Jane (so good to see her again!!) at her friend's house outside the city, and had a wonderful introduction to the city. Her friends, a French and American couple who met working for Doctors without Borders in Somalia, are wonderful, welcoming us to stay the night. After a long, leisurely lunch Jane, Andrew and I walked around the nice, suburban town of Blanquefort. Like many of the French towns we've seen so far, there's a pool, area for festivals, skate park, bike lanes, good bus system, and other amenities that lay the foundations for cohesive, healthy communities.
We took the 8pm bus into Bordeaux to catch the last evening of the annual wine festival. There was an incredibly creative light show projected onto imposing 18th century facades. The show was a satirical explanation of how Bordeaux became a major wine region. It was a great introduction to our short term vacation between hosts.
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You couldn't have chosen a more beautiful town to finish off your 7+wk adventure in France. Its nice that you are with good friends for a few days. Good luck and be safe in your journey to Tuscany and Umbria. Great opportunity to practice your italian, Andrew.
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