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?
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Nimes
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
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)
There’s a little blue speck in the lower center of this picture, that’s Denise.
A view of the top row.
In the 1700’s they added a road to the side of the aqueduct.
Lunch in Avignon
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.
Avignon
St. Bénezet Bridge is part of some nursery rhyme I’d never heard of. Built in 1171-85, it would get damaged by floods and rebuilt, until the 1600’s when they gave up. (picture)
