When I checked out of my hotel in Langon, and told the desk guy I was headed north to Libourne, he went like this: Up and down motions with his hand. Like waves. Or a rollercoaster. "It is all hills," he said. "It is all up and then down." He was right ... and then … Continue reading 2 Days and 9 Photos From Bordeaux
Author: Steve Wartenberg
I’m Cleaning Up Over Here
Today was laundry day - and washing your clothes at a laverie automatique here in France can be quite complicated, especially if it’s your first time. Fortunately, I’m no rookie and know what’s what at the laverie. And, after eight days … I was in desperate need of clean clothes. I’m determined not to rely … Continue reading I’m Cleaning Up Over Here
The Noble Rot Effect in Bordeaux!
Got rained on today during my ride … which means more fungus on the grapes, which in turn makes them sweeter, more valuable and a perfect match for a chocolatey dessert. It’s all due to the Botrytis cinereal, a fungus they call the “noble rot.” Ah, the noble rot ... sort of sounds like a … Continue reading The Noble Rot Effect in Bordeaux!
The Path Less Traveled … Is Worth the Trip
Today was a fairly scenic, pretty interesting and mostly relaxing ride that included lots of chateaux, cathedrals and villages/towns. The relaxing part is key, as I'm working diligently (with help from Susan) on being in the moment. Enjoy the now and don't think about and plan what's next. That's not so easy to do in … Continue reading The Path Less Traveled … Is Worth the Trip
Toilets, Lights Bulbs, Snacks … and Even a Little Cycling
Today topics: the nuances of flushing a French toilet, saving electricity, a machine that makes fresh-squeezed orange juice, the importance of snacks, and, OK, some riding in the Bordeaux countryside. Flushing: They’re all about saving water here in France, which is a good thing. And it starts with the toilet. Most toilets provide flushing options. For … Continue reading Toilets, Lights Bulbs, Snacks … and Even a Little Cycling
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