Author: Ed Hovorka

Made it to Orange. Saw the old Roman theater. Had some language issues over the lunch order, but everything worked out. Now waiting to see if a bus comes to take us back to Avignon.

Here’s where knowing some French might come in handy. We bought train tickets this morning to the town of Orange to see more Roman stuff. Wandering around the train station I noticed a sign that looked like the train didn’t stop in Orange today due to construction, and that we’d need to transfer to a bus in Avignon. We are currently on that bus (we think). Not sure how we’re getting back just yet. Probably a bus, but where will we find that bus?

On the way back, we stopped in Nimes, famous as the original source of denim (de Nimes – of Nimes). They have an old Roman arena too. (one picture)

Pont du Gard carried water from a spring over a 30 mile canal to Nimes. Built around 50 AD, it was used up until the 6th century. This thing is big. (lots of pictures)

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There’s a little blue speck in the lower center of this picture, that’s Denise.

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A view of the top row.

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In the 1700’s they added a road to the side of the aqueduct.

We had lunch in Avignon at a place that didn’t gouge you, La Mie Câline. A simple baguette with deli meat and cheese, a drink and a cookie for €3.50. We’ve paid €3.50 just for a Coke before.