Today was another great day in the south of France. After a late breakfast at 8.30, we headed off to Avignon to see the papal palace and church, where we were fortunate enough to hear a full ten minutes of bell-ringing. The famed bridge of Avignon was another highlight. Afterwards we took a circuitous route to Arles, which has a roman theatre and amphitheatre, as well as some impressive medieval fortifications. Because these tasks were so taxing, it was necessary to retire to the hotel for a swim and downtime, followed by another gourmet dinner.
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Hmmm...., tonight's dinner was soupe poissonée (a very tasty fish soup made from baby rock fish from the Med, with toasted bread and a thick, creamy, rich, delicious sauce) followed by chicken leg and thigh with baby carrots and peas, after which came the obligatory cheese course, topped off with fruit salad.
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