Monday, 4 May 2026

May France trip day 1

 An early start...as it was a bank holiday, it was Sunday services...7.31 bus...and the next one two hours later!! Taking the early one meant LOTS of hanging around...but taking the other could have meant cutting things fine....it was fun people watching at the airport anyway!!



A good flight, arriving ten minutes early...even after having to wait an extra five minutes to take off as boarding had been quick and smooth.

Once at Merignac (Bordeaux airport) I decided to walk to the hotel. it was less than a kilometre and easier than working out how to get a tram ticket!! Past the Sheraton hotel carpark....and a water tower!




100 metres before the hotel was a branch of my favourite "fast food" chain...Eat Salad !! and open until 9.45pm.  rice or pasta, four choices of toppings, sauce, a drink..all for €13.99. A really good feed .

I've booked  breakfast at the hotel tomorrow and it shows that it is near the airport..it is served from 3.30 to 9.30.   

11 comments:

Debby said...

That watertower is pretty impressive looking. Enjoy yourself!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Enjoy yourself in France! Put all those Alliance Francaise lessons to good use!

Bovey Belle said...

Have a lovely holiday. A good chance to practice your French.

JayCee said...

A good start to the trip. Should be fun x

Jeanie said...

Have a marvelous time in France. I'm so happy for you!

Steve Reed said...

Wait, what's the shiny silver building? It looks like something by Frank Gehry. Eat Salad (Mange Salade?) sounds good!

Susan said...

Enjoy!
There'll be lots of French conversation now.

gz said...

the Sheraton Hotel car park!
Salade generally is just used for lettuce...

Amypie71 said...

Sounds like yummy food, you will be able to practice your French now really good. Have a great week.

CaptainKirt said...

A great start...

Granny Sue said...

I am so surprised that I have missed ALL of your posts about your trip. Going to catch up now. Love that fast food concept. Wish we had that here.