Monday - September 15, 2008

Roman Ruin Day

Today we went west of Aix and saw many spectacular sites. The first place we stopped was the Pont du Gard a 2000 year old marvel that the Romans built. It stand 160 ft tall and was the largest aquaduct they ever built.

We then went to Nimes and saw the Ampitheater that was built in the 1st century and was host to gladiator matches. Today it hosts bullfights.

When you sit in the stands you can let your imagination run wild, thinking of the history within these walls. In Nimes we had a picnic lunch in the Charles De Gaul park, the weather was great. We then ventured on to Arles and saw the Roman ruines there as well as saw Vincent Van Gogh's home.

We have been having a great holiday, something new to discover each day! Tomorrow we are planning an earlier start as we are driving to Carcassonne.

Au revior, Barb & Don