Last night in France! We have spent the last five days in Avignon, which is in Provence. And it has been a magical, relaxing 5 days. I fell in love with Avignon on day one as we walked around the Palais de Papes and the giant garden/park surrounding it. After being in busy Paris, it was wonderful to walk every where and be in a small city.
We spent the first few days with our books, on a bench in the garden enjoying the 70 and sunny weather. The view is amazing here, the city is right on the Rhone and is surrounded by a giant wall. We finally made it into the palace today and onto the "bridge to nowhere" aka the Pont d'Avignon.
Yesterday we went to Nimes to visit Julianna, a friend of ours teaching English there for the year. As with everywhere, Nimes is full of history including many incredible Roman buildings. Patrick, our little history nerd was loving life. And I thought they were pretty cool too : ) it is amazing to be around something built 2000 years ago, couldn't help but imagine Romans wandering about eating grapes, drinking wine and talking about philosophy.
The food has contined to be amazing. I had a pear and chocolate sauce crepe that blew me away. We also discovered the market here, which, ive decided, is really the only way to shop. Being in a giant hall filled with fruit/veggie venders, cheese stands, butchers, backers (candlestick makers?) it was too much! And the price of it all was so cheap! We made feast one night of pasta with a sausage, red pepper tomato sauce, salad, and baugette with blue cheese(oh my GOD the blue cheese) and honey in VT Farmhouse style.
So tomorrow we say goodbye to France and move on to Italy. We have a long/hectic travel day tomorrow but I'm confident we will make it through. We head to Genoa where we will meet out new host Guiseppe! I am looking forward to pesto (created in Genoa), focaccia, pizza, tiramisu, and of course more wine.
France has been amazing, I will be back some day to wander through Provence for an extended amount of time. On to part 2!
I'm loving all your posts! It makes me feel like I'm right there with you guys. Make sure you try the genoa salami! I believe they are famous for that as well! Safe travels tomorrow and am sending so much love your way:)
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