We have spent an amazing two days in the Provence region. In contrast to the excitement of Paris, the quiet little town of Provence has been incredibly relaxing. After an unexpected road trip through France, we arrived at a beautiful hotel that looks out over a picturesque patio, filled with beautiful greenery and a great view. My friend Anna Clare and I looked at each other and decided that we would come back for sure.
Our first day we toured Pont du Gard, Avignon, and a Roman amphitheater in Nîmes. As a Latin student, I found the aquaduct in Pont du Gard and the Roman amphitheater absolutely fascinating! There was nothing more ironic than the peace I felt while sitting at the top of the amphitheater where so many gladiators fought to the death. Next, Avignon was absolutely stunning. We toured the Pope's Palace and marveled at the beautiful architecture and history that surrounded us. All in all, it was a very memorable day!
Today, we ventured out to the towns of Cassis and Aix-En-Provence. In Cassis, we dipped our toes into the Mediteranean and took a boat ride through the Calanques. The rocky cliffs and beautiful blue water had all of us wishing we could buy a house nearby. Then, we toured the pretty town of Aix-En-Provence and did a little bit of shopping. While practicing our French and buying our macaroons, we felt as though maybe we could blend in with the French people surrounding us.
Tomorrow, we leave for a quick visit to Carcassone with a stop at the Dali Museum and then we will continue on to Barcelona! Until next time!
-Hailey Strother
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