Bordeaux

[Pucca]

A beautiful port in the southwestern France, on the Garonne River.

The city is among the world's major wine industry centres. Bordeaux wine draws its name from the famous wine that has been produced in the region since the 8th century. The historic part of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble" of the 18th century.

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It was Oct, Breast cancer awareness month hence the Pink water coming from the fountain.

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Alone In the Park.
In the evening, passers by
Are floating clouds beneath the sky
Stealing glances, covetous, sly
Oft I wonder if I should try.
Shall I go in for the kill?
Id and Ego, bickering still.
Voices, voices, in the head,
Eyes that whisper things unsaid.
Thoughts that show me what they must;
A metallic heart that gathers rust.

The latter won, I sadly grinned
At pages blowing in the wind.
A tasteless cup of pious rage
By:Billie Elder
With each sip I surely age.

[minerva]

great pics pucca!!!!
Bordeaux....never been, my aunt goes there every year and she got me some of their juice, lovely :)

[Sarz]

Oh wow look at the gothic cathedrals :love: I ADORE such architectures

[AMARANT]

3rd pic is my favorite :love:

but they are all nice, and the place look magical

thanks for sharing pucca

[NicoBambi]

hahaaaaaa :) Nice pics :p

[marianna]

I love the architecture.....the "old world" feel. Sometimes I really would love to visit Europe and get lost in all that history.

[Shy]

Did you write that poem?!

[Pucca]

Thanx guys
No i didnt write this poem i am not good at that :)
I feel it fits with the Pic.

[Giselle]

wooooow! Beautiful as usual!
Loved the fountain shots!

*last shot made me laugh :XD:*

Thanx for sharing and keep it up!

[marianna]

Thanks for the travel advice Pucca. Now to find someone special to take on the trip. :D

[marianna]

Question: I see allot of elaborate fountains in Europe. Were they placed there for another purpose besides eye candy? Were they used for the local population to retrieve water?

[Pucca]

Question: I see allot of elaborate fountains in Europe. Were they placed there for another purpose besides eye candy? Were they used for the local population to retrieve water?

Europe's fountains embody the celebration of bringing water into the city in both their ancient and modern displays

I noticed in Germany people were drinking this water too.

[minerva]

Question: I see allot of elaborate fountains in Europe. Were they placed there for another purpose besides eye candy? Were they used for the local population to retrieve water?
a lot of fountains in europe used to be fresh drinking water.

[NicoBambi]

lol, they were made by Kings to show off there money & great architects :p

Oh, avoid drinking in them ..

[minerva]

lol, they were made by Kings to show off there money & great architects :p

Oh, avoid drinking in them ..
nowadays...most defintely lol!! although there are a few fountains in major cities that still supply fresh drinking water. i've drank from them in italy. straight from the mountain water. better than any bottled water too!

[Jeff]

Beautiful!

Thank you.

[i3u00n_ildenya]

I LOVE the fountain with the horses and men!

Thanks. ;)

[Twinkle]

lol all the pictures you ever posted pucca just deepens my desire to travel and see the world :p
nice shots ^-^
thanks for sharing

[Pucca]

Thank you all for your kind words

[Fact HearT]

Lovely pix,, thanks for sharing.

[Rossonero]

Great shots Pucca

[Nella]

i heart fountains..
your pictures are one of the many reasons why i wanna go back home Pucca. :) back to the land where flickr is not blocked.

[FaRaSHa]

........me love diiiissss.....:love::love::love:


....i always loved France.....and this place is one of the places that i want to visit in the near future........or at least go on a tour for my honemoon.....:p:cute:

[dam3t-malak]

nice shots:)

[KAKAA]

really nice, dont tell me those turtles are real

[Pucca]

Hehe :)
No Kakka they are not but they are pretty old.

[lak47]

Ah Bordeaux *dreamy eyed* There just seems to be something about European Towns. Their squares specially...gives a nice feeling of warmth and friendliness :)

That lil' girl atop the turtle is adorable!!! :D

Quality, as always Pucca :D