Alumni in France, Album 3
We started our day with a visit to Narbone's covered market.
Stephane gave us a brief history of the town centerpiece
Monday was a small market day but still plenty of olives, garlic, roasted tomatoes.
The group takes in some samples.
There was a nice array of vegetables ...
These merengine puppies looked alive enough to bark!
The beautiful tree-lined center of Narbonne.
The Canal de la Robine is a World Hertiage Site.
A gorgeous view of Chateaux le Bouis vineyards with a peak at the
Bob Myers '67, far right, and David Newhart "15 chat with our hostess.
The chateau was beautiful - on a beautiful day in the upper 70s
Everyone enjoyed the spread of small bites with the wine tasting.
Carol Dennes and LIsa Kolisek have a taste.
The lovely outdoor setting had a spray of vine cover the tasting spot.
Our travel troup with bus driver.
The next stop was Gerard Bertrand's Chateau L'Hospitalet.
The group had a tough slup up a steep hill. .... but ....
... but ... the reward was well worth it.
Here is another group pic on a very, very windy spot.
Kelsey, Frank, and Lisa Kolisek had to have a postcard shot with the Sea.
Our guide Beth talks about the terroir of Hospitalet.
And of course, we tasted the wide range of Bertrand wines.
The group learns a little wine making in the huge barrell room.