Check out reception – the delightful French receptionist is still on duty – we joke about his hours – he talks of Australia – we leave a little heavy hearted – holiday coming to a close.
Tommy also not entirely happy at leaving – takes us on a lap of the Pau motor racing street circuit – we finally convince him that all good things have to end – he reluctantly agrees and we head towards Bordeaux.
Along the east-west freeway toward Bayonne – cross, cross and re-cross the Gave du Pau – be reminded and reminded of deer – enjoy the road as it traverses the enjoyable if unspectacular scenery
Turn north towards Bordeaux – could be anywhere following a flat road through the near oceanic hinterland – be impressed by the interactions of the pine forests with the light penetrating from behind. – long weekend – traffic everywhere.
Enter Bordeaux –lac. – 15 minutes from town - Soffitel hotel! – someone has added a few stars to our hotel menu – glorious view over the rowing course and the exhibition centre – check in – never heard of us – agree to accept our print out of the booking – look stunned at the bargain basement price that was quoted on it.
Head into Bordeaux town – large – combination of old and new – check out the rail station and in doing so pass through a street populated by scantily dress ladies who seemed to have a remarkable interest in passing traffic – continue and find some more streets that encouraged the little Peugeot to grab a lower gear and move on – the winds rise up and the rain descends – we attempt to navigate our way though attention grabbing conditions – head back to refuge of hotel.
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