The Darwin Ecosystem is located in Bordeaux which I have previousely written about here and here. Yet, I wanted to dedicate an extra post to this place. Because it’s so different than the rest of Bordeaux and, as the name tells, it’s its own system. And it’s heaven for any ecologically minded person. Since 2008,… Continue reading DARWIN ECOSYSTEME
The next morning was both a sunday and a holiday, the streets quiet. I took the bike again and cycled towards the cathedral, checking to see if Blacklist (27 Place Pey Berland), a specialty coffeeshop was open. It wasn’t and I continued by foot strolling through the narrow cobblestone streets of the old center, usually… Continue reading BORDEAUX – DAY II & III
Just two days after returning from the north, I got up early once again to go west. It was a rainy morning in Lyon, so I was happy to leave, hoping for sun at the end of my journey. The bus ride was truly magical, the rainy weather left misty clouds hanging in the lush… Continue reading BORDEAUX – DAY I
The first thing you do is check the tidal calendar. In the morning and whenever you go out. And rightly so, it’s not something to mess with. Word of advice: Don’t go sitting in a bay without being extremely aware of the tides. Or you’ll end up climbing over the rocks to get out again,… Continue reading THE BRETON WAY
You never quite know what to expect on travels. I’ve been here before, I had a rough idea what I could do in the area. That there’s a pretty old town and a long beach. Now I understand what my geography teacher meant when he said he doesn’t want to return to places he’s been… Continue reading SAINT-MALO
local & away 