This was a whirl -wind tour! After I taught six classes, Friday, April 22, Roger picked me up and we drove non-stop arriving in Bordeaux six hours later. Saturday we walked to the elegant downtown and looked at the beautiful Grand Théâtre; the city's leading 18th century monument, designed by architect Victor Louis built between 1773 and 1780.
During the afternoon we drove out to the Médoc wine region for tastings at a beautiful vineyard called Château Lynch-Bages. On Easter Sunday we went to church at the Cathédrale St. André located in the center of Bordeaux. (11thC-15thC) The Tour Pey-Berland (bell tower) built in the 15thC. stands separately from the cathedral.
After a quick week-end in Bordeaux we drove along the Atlantic coast, south-west, through the resort town of Biarritz to our destination, St. Jean-de-Luz. This charming, little port town was once important for its whaling and cod fishing industries but is now a restful vacation spot. We visited the Eco-Musée, a museum dedicated to the Basque culture. We stopped in the town of Espelette two days later on our way to the Atlantic Pyrénées. The famous Espelette red peppers, so prevalent in Basque cuisine, are grown in the area. An interesting red pepper tasting included a field test, complete with clip boards to mark answers. Red peppers could be seen hanging to dry on many houses and store fronts.
After a quick week-end in Bordeaux we drove along the Atlantic coast, south-west, through the resort town of Biarritz to our destination, St. Jean-de-Luz. This charming, little port town was once important for its whaling and cod fishing industries but is now a restful vacation spot. We visited the Eco-Musée, a museum dedicated to the Basque culture. We stopped in the town of Espelette two days later on our way to the Atlantic Pyrénées. The famous Espelette red peppers, so prevalent in Basque cuisine, are grown in the area. An interesting red pepper tasting included a field test, complete with clip boards to mark answers. Red peppers could be seen hanging to dry on many houses and store fronts. 
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