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To: James Seagrove who wrote (44800)	9/19/2017 10:25:46 PM
From: isopatch	2 Recommendations Recommended By Investor Clouseau James Seagrove Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 458619

OT/Ditto. Visited Paris in 1984. Monuments, museums, restaurants, a truly magnificent city. All the more heart breaking to see the cruel fate it's now suffering. For perspective, on the urban jewel of France (perhaps of all Europe) rented a car and drove around SW France. Wine chateaus were incredible. One, a former English fortress built during the 100 Years War, was perfectly sited to control a key portion of the Gironde River, not far from Bordeaux. Though no indication it was open to the public, were so taken with the place, we took a chance, knocked on the door and were invited in. The new owner (a recently retired Paris businessman) was very gracious. He asked his wine steward to show us the wine caves and invited us to return for wine tasting. Never seen wine storage and tasting rooms like that before or since. Tunneled into a low hill behind the chateau, hundreds of years ago, they went on and on. A labyrinth in all directions, had to be thousands of sq. ft. Finally...emerged in the daylight facing a moderate size conical structure (reminded of a keep) constructed during the reign of Charlemagne. Back in the main house, the owner proceeded to get us hammered. Of course, we bought some of his wine. What a great guy?! Though Paris was wonderful, encountered case after case of rural folk being far more friendly and helpful than the urban areas. The help was appreciated. We got lost a number of times...)) Sorry to ramble. Just makes me sad to think kids and grand kids may never have a chance to see the Europe that once existed before...the dark times. Iso