28 December 2012

A sejour in Aquitaine

A view of the estuary
Well, I've arrived-- a couple of days ago, that is. It's really pretty here, and warm! I don't need a winter coat. Yeah! I'm staying in a small village near an estuary above Bordeaux. The house is a comfortable, stone place. In fact, there's lots of stones here. Most houses are built from them.

Interior of home.
Exterior view of home
The people are friendly and interested in chatting. The family I'm with knows a lot of their neighbors! The village plans a New Years Eve celebration and I'm invited. I'll see what that's all about! I'll be here until the University re-opens in January.