Tori’s European Escapade
Summer 2012
July
30/7
Avignon - France
We rolled out of Switzerland and back into France. We were headed for the quaint town of Avignon. The River Rhône flows past the town, just shy of the medieval town centre. It is often referred to as the "City of Popes" as it was the home of so many during the 1300s and early 1400s. By far, the most eye catching aspect of the town is the Pont Saint-Bénezetor the Pont d'Avignon, built by the end of 1185. Only half remains today, and in my mind this adds to it's unique beauty.
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| The Palace of the Popes (Built 1316-1370) |
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| Sarah and I with our mini wines and delicious baguettes, and Joe being a clown. |
After wandering through the old town, a large group of us headed to the supermarket for baguettes and wine and at it by the river - and they were incredible. We then played Ultimate Frisbee in a park that was locked, and despite my rudimentary French I was fairly certain I knew what "Intrus seront persécutés" meant in big red letters. But, determined to live on the wild side, I gracefully vaulted the 2 metre high fence (STOP LAUGHING) and broke my first international law - ooo I am such a rebel.
Tori’s European Escapade
Summer 2012
July
31/7
Pont du Gard
The Pont du Gard is near Remoulins in southern France, part of the Nîmes aqueduct, a 50 km-long (31 mi) structure built by the Romans to carry water from a spring at Uzès to the Roman colony of Nemausus (Nîmes). It was built in the 1st century and is the highest ever built by the Romans. And it is truly incredible to behold.
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