Port Vendres and Collioure 旺德尔港和科利乌尔

July 12, 2024: Our first port of call was Port Vendres. We joined the ship-organized tour of "Hike through Wine Country." The hike was a 3-4 mile trek through vineyards, over hills, and down to a winemaker, Cellier Dominicain, in Collioure, France. The cellar, originally a church, had been converted into a winemaking facility. We tasted six different wines there, but couldn’t tell the difference.

After the wine tasting, we spent an hour in Collioure. The lively town was noticeably more crowded than Port Vendres, with throngs of tourists filling the streets, making it clear that Collioure is a well-loved vacation destination.

We then took a trolley back to the tender port. Instead of heading back to the ship directly, we wandered around the town and noticed locals enjoying bowls of steamed mussels at a restaurant. The temptation was too great to pass by. We sat down and ordered a big bowl of garlic mussels with French fries to share. The mussels were exceptional, unlike any we've had before.

Tonight, we dined at Umi Uma by Nobu restaurant, a reservation we secured before boarding the ship. Instead of opting for hot main courses, we indulged in sashimi and tempura. As always, Nobu did not disappoint, leaving us completely satisfied with our meal.

2024年7月12日：我们游轮的第一站是法国的旺德尔港（Port Vendres)。我们参加了游轮组织的“葡萄酒乡徒步游”。这个徒步游翻过山丘，穿过葡萄园，大概走了3～4英里的距离，然后来到法国科利乌尔（Collioure)的酿酒厂，Cellier Dominicain。这个酿酒厂以前是一座教堂，现在改成了酿酒厂。我们品尝了六种不同的葡萄酒，喝不出什么名堂来。

品酒结束后，我们有一个小时的时间在科利乌尔自由活动。这个小镇比旺德尔港要漂亮的多。沙滩上不少人，街上都是游客，显然是一个热门的度假胜地。

然后我们乘坐小电车返回旺德尔港。我们没有直接回到船上，而是在镇上闲逛。路过一家小餐厅，看到当地人都在吃青口，人人一大碗。这个诱惑太大了，我们无法抗拒。于是我们也坐下来，点了一大碗蒜味青口和薯条分享。青口个头是比较小的那种，非常美味。其实我们俩平时并不怎么喜欢吃青口，但今天这碗真是好吃，这一大碗没几分钟就解决掉了。

今天晚餐是在Nobu的Umi Uma餐厅享用。早在上船前就已预定好了。今晚没有叫热的主菜，而是以生鱼片和天妇罗为主。Nubu还是一如既往地让我们吃得满意而归。