Penfolds take over

So today we visited a ruined castle and a Chateau we hadn't previously visited.

 
The vineyard buildings at Chateau Lanassan were a bit tired but the guide told us that several were to be renovated. 

An Australian company has bought a 75,% interest in the business. I asked if it was Penfolds and she told us that it's one of three French vineyards in which Penfolds has a large interest.

 
I immediately took more interest in the site. Some pics follow.

Empty vats as new ones are being installed

It was our guide's first time guiding a large group. She did well

Spa bath?

An old building at the Chateau

A Phonecian City

Playing catch-up with a few snaps from Cadiz in Spain, another beautiful small new-to-us city with a history that Cadiz back to Phonecian times. We enjoyed a walking tour and museum visit and were then let loose to wander in the town. The weather was again glorious.

The Cathedral

City Hall

Outside the Museum

Inside the Museum

His and Hers Sarcophagi

So many cracks on this old pot

A Mighty Door

Large Monument on one of the squares

Busker

Another Church

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide

The Market

Guard dog

I appreciated the many seats that were dotted around the city

Brocolli Tree?

Las Puertas de Málaga

As we wandered around the city on our third visit to beautiful Malaga I indulged in some Doordling and I found some beauties. 

I was surprised to see that most of these portals were made from timber.

A rare painted door

This door was huge

Cassis

Until we signed up for a tour of Cassis in France I thought Cassis was something to drink. While no liquid passed our lips we drank in many colourful sights as we walked around thr delightful town, on the Cote d'Azur.

My camera got a good workout.

 

The parking meters had digital displays.

Traditional timber boats

Salivating

Pique-nique on the white sand beach

Modest cafe in a side street

Ready for the day's influx of tourists

An enclosed bay

Straight from the pêcheur's bateau

Responsible adults at play

There were many waterfront cafes

Temptation

At the market

I may have a new pink hat!