We arrived in Bordeaux by high speed train and had to scurry to quickly find lunch on our own because the chef at the restaurant where we were supposed to eat had decided not to come back from holiday.
Next we had a two hour walking tour on cobblestone streets which was
informative but grueling. Bordeaux has an interesting history as a port city which has been around since Roman times and spent much of it’s life under English rule. Many of it’s 17th century structures feature arched windows which have faces on the keystones representing the diverse population of the city.
Despite its depth of history the city is thriving and a great place for street photography. Colorful street art and people make for lots of interesting subjects.
After a brief rest in our new hotel it was time to proceed back to the streets to make our way to dinner which didn’t end until close to 10pm. Not an unusual event in France.
This morning it was off to St Emilion for a brief lesson in 
wine making followed by a walking tour of the town and the Monolithic Cathedral. After lunch it was back on the bus and back to Bordeaux for some free time exploring the streets of the city on our own.
I found the cathedral and lots of interesting things to photograph but I had to limit myself as to how much I could share.
