Today starts somewhat abruptly. The wailing of an alarm system wakes us from our sleep. - Ours? No, it's a camper that's a bit out of the way. - When the alarm sounds for the second time, I jump out of the bus wearing only a bed sheet to go and have a look. - An elderly lady is struggling with the alarm system. I can't tell what frightens her more, the wailing alarm system or the strange, scantily clad man. I'm glad it ended so lightly. However, as the rain is pouring down, my bedding is wet for the time being. But what worries me all the more is that no one else has looked except me. In the big city, I'm used to nobody looking when an alarm goes off. But in the country, I had hoped for more. Was the investment in our alarm systems supposed to have so little effect? It would be a shame, but civil courage seems to be dying out more and more. - What a shame, really!
Woken up accordingly, we shower and drink coffee. - As it's not due to clear up until midday, we use the time to complete yesterday's blog.
The climate here seems to be changing by the hour. - Speaking of climate change, I just read that Donald Trump shared a video of Greta Thunberg's speech at the UN Climate Summit on Twitter and as follows: "She seems to be a happy young girl" - "She looks forward to a bright future". I used to think Reagan was the greatest comedian, not just an actor, but above all a comedian who was elected president. - But what would comedy be without the incumbent Mr. President? When comparing the best comedian in the presidency, Trump is way ahead. Or is he? - Back to the weather, it's clearing up as forecast. - Time to take a closer look at the citadel.
The citadel was completed in 1689 under the direction of the fortress builder and architect Vauban. His client? None other than the Sun King, Louis XIV originally intended this strategic defensive base to protect the city of Bordeaux from enemy attacks. The citadel of Blaye dominates what I have now learned is the largest estuary in Europe, the Gironde. Today, the citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building, which is also known as the "star and key of Aquitaine", is enthroned on a rocky hill and our Hector stands in the middle of it, deeply impressed.
Before Vauban, many other master builders had already put their hands to it. The The name comes from the Roman castrum "Blavia", whose name was derived from Belli Via - "paths of war". And there must have been plenty of fighting here. Roland, Charlemagne's army commander, and before him Normans, Visigoths, Vandals and, of course, the Romans. "Veni, vidi, vici"
So, enough culture for now, we set off for a little walk, first through the citadel, then through the village - at the "Lily a la Vanille", the Glacier de la Citadelle, we first have a little ice cream. - Pistachio is highly recommended! - Then we go to the bank and afterwards While Torgit is pleased that she is currently polishing up her school French, I am delighted that my hairdresser and I can communicate without words. Communicating with hands and feet is simply international. - Haircut and beard trim for €14. - I'll probably have to take a closer look at myself in the mirror tomorrow.
The next stop is the ferry. After studying the timetable, we decide to take the ferry tomorrow. This will depend on the weather, so we'll see.
Le Bus" is located next to the ferry terminal. As we are already back, we want to take advantage of the opportunity. Today, however, it's for dinner.
Salmon tandoori, scampi with mint, burger espagnol, fish and chips. - All delicious! On the way back we discover a rabbit and a pig as street art - something different.
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