Arles

After a quiet day of local market and lots of swimming in the pool, we awoke to rain this morning. Essentially the first rain of the trip…not bad, and much needed. It also helps huge to cool down everything.

Decided to head to Arles anyway. It worked out perfectly. Rain stopped before we arrived and didn’t start again until we got home. The rain made most tourists avoid outdoor activities such as the roman Colosseum and amphitheater.

From the top of the 2000 year old Roman ‘Arène d’Arles’
Arles Colosseum
Inside
Still used for concerts and bull fights
Great view from the top
more views…

Then on to the remains of the Roman Amphitheater…not really restored. Lots of original columns and carved stones litter the ground, very cool place.

Lunch at a little resto with the Van Gogh café (yellow awning) – (of Café Terrace at Night) in the background (the actual café has poor reviews and high costs:)

Umbrella of neighboring resto in the way of the ‘good shot’. And it’s a sunny day…no stars, or night. Painting in foreground.

Market in Pertuis yesterday 2 minute walk from our place in old town. Ava and Gavin tried Escargots…no luck with this one. Which meant more for me:)

Isaac looking truly French – baguette in hand with a bite or 2 out of it:)
Escargots? Non merci….Pas aujourd’hui:( but the effort was there!

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