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Sunday 5 September – part nine: would you like to serve us sometime today?
We wandered slowly back out through the town, taking photos as we went and looking in some of the shops, although not buying anything. It was interesting to see what was on sale, with vines actually on sale, for you to grow your own wine grapes at home.
We headed back to the meeting point and got a few final photos before we got on the bus. Saint Emilion had been well worth a visit and I’m really glad that we’d done this tour.
We were all meant to be back on the bus by 5.30pm and we all were, as Christina had made it very clear that they wouldn’t be waiting for latecomers, going as far as saying that there were buses and trains back to Bordeaux.
The drive back to Bordeaux was very peaceful and Mark took the opportunity to have a nap on the way back:
I kept my eyes open, spotted one moo (my only one of the day, although I guess you’ve got to balance that with the fact that I saw one or two friends from the Cow Parade earlier in the day. ) and got some photos on the way back.
Soon we were being dropped off back outside the tourism office. Our thoughts had now turned to food and we figured we’d just stop an outdoor cafe. We couldn’t see any menus at the couple we quickly passed, so we figured we’d stop further down the road.
We didn’t see another cafe until we were almost at the car park. At that point, we grabbed a table and settled down to watch life go by on the riverbank. We sat and waited and waited and waited a bit more. After seeing a number of other tables served who were seated after us, we’d had enough and gave up and headed back to the car. We paid out €19 ($25) parking for the day and headed out of the city.
The cafe that couldn’t be bothered to serve us
We figured maybe we’d just get a bar snack back at the hotel, but saw a McDonald’s on the way, so decided to stop there. I got myself a Summer salad, after checking it had no meat in it, while Mark went for a Big Mac meal. The salad was wonderful and exactly what I needed. It had croutons, goat’s cheese, lettuce, tomato and various other salad items in it and was wonderful.
From there, it was back to the hotel. It had been a busy day and tomorrow would be even busier with even more driving than on the way down to Bordeaux.
Today we drove 17 miles. The weather today was hot and sunny, with temperatures in the low 90s. The best thing today was Bordeaux, it’s a stunning city. The worst thing today was how hot it was. Today we tried a wine tasting trip to Saint Emilion And the result was Saint Emilion and the wine chateau were beautiful, but the wine left a bit to be desired! The most magical moment today was looking at the Place de la Bourse through the Mirror of Water.
Uh oh I could have definitely been of use at the cafe! You are now going to have to fly me in for all of your trips! The photos are great Cheryl! Keep it coming!
Too bad about the cafe - especially since it meant dinner at McDonald's (not my favorite). Although obviously French McD's are more upscale - goat cheese on the salad? Wow, that sounded delicious, and not like the US ones!
I can't believe you didn't get any service at the cafe!!! Well, at least you managed to eat something. I imagine I would have fallen asleep on that bus ride as well after such a long day.
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We figured maybe we’d just get a bar snack back at the hotel, but saw a McDonald’s on the way, so decided to stop there. I got myself a Summer salad, after checking it had no meat in it, while Mark went for a Big Mac meal. The salad was wonderful and exactly what I needed. It had croutons, goat’s cheese, lettuce, tomato and various other salad items in it and was wonderful.
What is is with you two and the McDonald's in France? Aren't the French famous for their food and here you are back at McDonald's. The salad does sound better than here in the states but have never heard anyone call McDonald's wonderful. You must have been really hungry. I'm going to McDonald's for dinner tonight. It is my nephew's 5th birthday and he want chicken nuggets for his "special" meal. Evan is very excited to go.
Loving the photos of the towns and countyside - more please.
What is is with you two and the McDonald's in France? Aren't the French famous for their food and here you are back at McDonald's. The salad does sound better than here in the states but have never heard anyone call McDonald's wonderful.
Tell me about it! However, our excuse (and it's a good one) is that France seriously closes down on a Sunday - and I include restaurants in that. It's insane.
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) and got some photos on the way back. 
It had croutons, goat’s cheese, lettuce, tomato and various other salad items in it and was wonderful. 
You must have been really hungry. I'm going to McDonald's for dinner tonight. It is my nephew's 5th birthday and he want chicken nuggets for his "special" meal. Evan is very excited to go.
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