DREAMSCAPES FALL/ WINTER 2017
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S
ituated on the Garonne River in
southwest France, Bordeaux is one
of the country's most beautiful
cities. To the right, skateboarders, roller
skaters and cyclists hurtle into the air at a
waterfront skatepark. Behind them, impec-
cably preserved historic buildings with
lovely window details once housed Turkish
baths. "I could live here," my husband whis-
pers. I nod in agreement.
THE AMADOLCE
Our sleek ship sits low in the tidal waters of
the Garonne River. AmaDolce. The name
suits her well. Everything about her is dolce
(sweet and soft) from the upholstery
BY DONNA S. VIEIRA
A Celebration of
BORDEAUX
WINES
IT'S A WARM CLOUDLESS APRIL
AFTERNOON IN BORDEAUX, FRANCE,
AND WE'RE SIPPING WINE ON THE
SUN DECK ON BOARD THE AMADOLCE,
ONE OF 19 SHIPS OPERATED BY AMA
WATERWAYS. LIFE COULDN'T BE
MUCH MORE PERFECT.
