The time in Beaucaire has been bliss. Seeing Avignon, Nimes, Pont du Gard and Orange over the space of 4 days instead of 4 hours has been spectacular. The sites have been great and the hotel even better. Never in my life have I been fed a 4 course dinner consisting of exquisite cheeses, deserts and meats cooked to perfection. Tonight the highlight on the menu had to be escargo - or snails for the Kiwi's back home. Consistency much to that of a scallop, with garlic butter eliminating any repulsive tastes they went down an absolute treat!! We can't really get enough of this place. "Mangere" (bomb) and diving competitions start poolside at 3:30 and finish at around 5:30 with star appearances from Mr Boyce, Bucko who's dives are olympic quality, and Mr Leuw who keeps the commentating eye poolside. Orange was the destination for today and after a long drive we ended up at the base of a remarkable Roman theater, blowing all others out of the water in terms of size and grandeur. Sadly, we will leave this summer paradise in a day - but not before one last quick swim.
Ben Gregson
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