Sunday, September 29, 2013

Day 6: Arles, the Papal Palace, Mass and the sound & light show

Today we started by taking the local train to the city of Arles.  Unlike Avignon it still retains a heavy Roman influence but is also know as a home of Van Gogh during one of his most profile periods.  The morning was spent shopping and sightseeing as well as visiting a local market to try some delicious Provencal produce. The afternoon was filled with a visit to the Papal Palace and later high mass was attended at the church of St Didier.  A delicious dinner was followed by a truly spectacular sound and light show at the Papal Palace.
The sound and light show at the Papal Palace





The Papal Palace


Happy Birthday Walt!


Aubergines starters

St Didier church, where the group took mass

Steps at the Papal Palace

The main chapel at the papal Palace

Holy Moly!

Handy 

So Cute! 

Arles

The Roman Amphitheater at Arles

The Amphitheatre at Arles


Our train

A misty morning start on our way to Arles
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  1. CurrentBlogOctober 1, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    All I can say is WOW! The whole trip looks fabulous, especially day 8. Magnific! Wish we were there and glad you all look like you're having a wonderful time, especially my mom, Delores.

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