It finally dawned on me that I have just over 3 weeks left until I make the journey all the way back to the great white north more commonly known as home. This made me realize just hoe quickly my 8 months in France will actually pass, so I’ve been booking in as my trips as my credit card will allow. This passed weekend my friend Zara and I took a day trip to Bordeaux, wine capital of France. Yes, I bought a lot of wine. As much as I could carry home in my arms and every second I wished I was either stronger, or had some sort of pack animal like a nice donkey that would be able to help a damsel out. Et oui, maman- I found the wine you recommended/requested and bought in bulk. Now Bordeaux was not what I expected at all. Its bigger and dirtier than the posh wine capital should be. There is way more immigration and it’s not as safe and secure as good old Poitiers. But there is something wonderful and prestigious about Bordeaux, the beautiful apartments, the Churches and arches crossing over pedestrian streets, breathtaking clock towers and did I mention all of that wine?!?! It was a wonder I had Zara there with me to guide me. She had lived there for a year a few years ago and knew her way around including all the great restaurants, cafes and shopping streets. By the end of the day I was so tuckered from the adventure I feel asleep on the train home and went straight to bed upon my arrival in Poitiers. I love being able to make little day’s trip like this one so I can experience that rest of France. Now if ever you would ask if I would return to Bordeaux that would be a no. The city itself I wouldn’t but the vineyards and chateaux around it, I would love to take a wine tasting class for sure. I’m quite happy to have gone, Zara and I had a blast and it’s one more destination I can cross off my list!
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