France 2006: Bordeaux - Lunch with the Mayor...

"When someone is going through a storm, your silent presence is more powerful than a million empty words..." - Thema Davis

(A walk in the park)

4 May 2006
Day 1: Free and easy

The transfer from Paris to Bordeaux was by TGV high speed train. The journey took more than 3 hours and we slept all the way. We have to wait for an hour to retrieve baggage and look for missing bags. From the train station we were transported in 4 buses to our hotels.The evening was free and dinner was with the Thai delegates at one seafood restaurant. Those who lost their luggage got theirs at 2 o'clock in the morning. A call for celebration and a round of free drinks to all.

(Live music while having our lunch)

5 May 2006
Day 2: Wine and dine
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(A visit to a famous winery)

Early morning we went for a river cruise along the Garrone river. Later we departed from Bordeaux to Pessac by bus to visit Proditec's facilities. At noon departed to Bordeaux City Hall to have lunch with the Mayor of Bordeaux. The lunch was hosted by Proditec. In the afternoon we went for a tour to a famous wineyard chateau. We had dinner hosted by Samlerhuset MDM at chateau Giscours.

6 May 2006
Day 3: City of St. Emilion

(Spending the afternoon at the beach)

We departed for Arcachon seaside resort and visit the Bassin d'Arcachon by boat. Lunch at the seaside, hosted by KME. Returned to Bordeaux to join the tour on foot and visited the historical city center. At 7 p.m. departed by bus to the old city of Saint-Emilion. Dinner was hosted by Schuler Pressen in the clos des Dominicains accompanied by a live band.

7 May 2006
Day 4: Goodbye Bordeaux, hello Vienna

(Collections of rare coins)

Took a cab to Bordeaux airport and flew to Paris. Transited in the business lounge and rested for 4 hours before my next flight to Vienna.

'TRAVEL
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The road is ruined,

but my feet are strong

My steps are taken,

slowly in this new land

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Tears fill my eyes,

with wanderer's joy
The joy of discovery,

making this land my own

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Every place I go, I own...

this is my home

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(Author Unknown)

👈 2006: Vienna, Austria

2006: Paris, France 👉