Then we we went for a ride over some of the course for the day. Clean up operations were in full swing. As we were on road bikes, we even got cheered and clapped by workers and those having breakfast as we rode down the main street. If only they really knew. But the ride through the city, and then out through the countryside was invigorating. We even stopped by the local bullfighting ring. Sadly, we did not stop and take any photos of the ‘Bouladrome’. Yep, they even have stadiums for playing boules.
After the ride, it was breakfast by a local river, then off to see the amazing Roman aquaduct at Pont du Gard.
We then headed to Avagnon. What an amazing place. Within the city, there is a walled city. This place caught us unprepared with the buildings, the people, the activity. It was engrossing. It is possible to drive in, but with the myriad of people, and narrow one way streets, it is not a place for the faint hearted. In the centre of this place, John spotted a couple in a car with maps, lots of pointing, and that absolute look of fear and dread in their eyes. They seemed not to know how to get out. John empathised with them. We had ridden our bicycles in, and we were unsure as to how to get out of this place.
We had lunch at a restaurant. John went for a German meat dish, but Rel is concerned with the impact of all that cabbage.
We then wandered around the place for a while. We just loved the visual, aurual and emotional impact of this place.
The ‘place of the popes’ is still within the ‘walled city’. This where the papacy resided at one point in time.
Then it was time to leave. It was actually a brutally hot day. After about 6 attempts to exit, we finally found a way out. Then we had to determine where our campervan was, as we had no idea which exit we had taken. Fortunately, John had saved the location of the campervan in Gina, so she was able to guide us the few km back.
After this amazing place, we visit a lavender museum. John actually found it quite interesting. The place did smell pretty nice.
Then we settled into Carpentras for the evening. Just happened to find a spot to park with amazing views. We could actually overlook Mt. Ventoux.
After dinner we went for a walk expecting to find something happening. But no. Just a few quiet restaurants, and lots of twisty winding streets with no people.
Then it was time to watch the sunset from our location for the evening.
But I’ll close with some unrelated things. Cadel is still in yellow, and tonight is brought to you by a nice glass of Rose.
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