Today we went to the Mediterranean coast to visit Porte-Vendres and Couillure. We were greeted by a nice breakfast, tour of Porte-Vendres, and a shuttle train to Couillue and back through the countryside. After that we returned to Ceret and had a nice final night with everyone together. I have quickly gained some friends and it will be hard to not see them until October. Sorry for the short text but my computer is driving me crazy and it’s late.
-Erik Platt
Sister Cities Yorktown 
Rife-Born Family said:
Thank you Erik and Ann for the pictures. It looks like everyone is having a lot of fun. Looking forward to seeing some of your pictures in Paris in the next few days.
Dad said:
I remember driving through Port Vendres. Very confusing if you aren’t familiar with the layout. The next town to the south–Banyuls-sur-Mer–is where we purchased the now famous aubergine panini. It was on the drive along the coast just after Banyuls on the small coastal road that the back of our car was lifted up and moved to the right by a very strong gust of wind. Scary!!
Dad said:
Oh, and we have a weathered 1/2-brick from the beach at Banyuls that is in our flower bed….
Granny and Papa said:
Have a GREAT time in Paris. We look forward to your blogs and photos from there.XO
Gabrielle Glatt said:
Hi Eric, Love your pictures and commentary. I know you must be having a great time. Please tell Mme Bockrath that it is urgent that she contact her travel agent, Sue Gorksi, in the US Asap.
Merci,
Gabrielle Glatt