Polite French girl, and cat
Two kinds of trains
We rode the TGV, the Train Vrite twice. They speed along the countryside in amazing comfort
John and Phyllis
As the TGV approaches
Our Bordeaux Experience
It was a bit of a hassle to get change for the tramway
Central Circle
You're going to see this central statue again in more Bordeaux photos.
Modern Shopping Mall
Statue of a Man
Winter scene
You have to look closely, but there is a pontsettia plant in the window of this apt. house. I enjoyed the contrast of color on this wintry day.
Another view
Smarter Car
Does this catch your eye?
Main drag
This was a pedestrian mall, paved with smooth tile that was a pleasure to walk upon. It must have been two miles long. At non-busy times, people skated, skate-boarded, scootered, bicycled, and even drove down this area (certain vehicles could press a button and the round barriers would drop into the ground, allowing them to enter. The Pizza drivers could do it.
The statue
The Champion shop
We found Cognac, but not creme de cognac.
Good price, no?
Wal-Mart, where prices are always dropping
A choice of Cognac
Much cheaper
Bordeaux meets Comeaux
Oops
What is that eegit tourist looking back at?
City Gate
Cathedral
Cathedral rear view at sunset
Magnifique.
Let's have a little something warm
Café au lait et chocolat chaud
Share a laugh
Note the red rose. Michelle fussed because John put it on the table, even though we weren't dining (just having warm drinks).
At L'Entrecote
This photo is blurry, but we are standing in a line to eat at this restaurant michelle had heard about. When we got there, finally, the waitress asked "how would you like your steak cooked?" We hadn't even ordered steak. Then we found out that's all they serve.
Our dinner
Yummy rare beef in a vinegar and horseradish sauce. Michelle is holding the bottle that says L'Entrecote, or Dish of Beef.
Discussion about grad school?
Who is the man. . .
. . . and what is he doing with that pickle?
Bordeaux sneaux
Can you still see the statue?
Walking tour
Our tour guide explains it all. No, not Michelle this time, a guide that spoke both French and English.
Church of Notre Dame English
A different sort of church. Tour guide said it used architecture called anti-nouveau. There were about 10 chapels inside to various saints. Many paintings in frames on the walls.
Top of church
Crazy tour group
Oh wait, that's my tour group
Inside Notre Dame English
Chamber of Commerce
The river is in the background