October 15, 2008
The fields of Lavender are long gone from the September harvest, but the heart of Provence is alive and well. We were shocked to see the walled city of Avignon with the Palace of the Popes, the largest Gothic Palace in Europe and the Pont Saint Benezet (bridge over the Rhone) built in the 12 century with a small chapel dedicated to Saint Nicolas. Tomorrow we will travel to Pont Du Gard (the best preserved Roman aqueduct) Les Baux de Provence and the village of Gordes. The weather is fantastic we could not ask for better and hope our good fortune continues. Tonight we are winding down with some crackers with Chevre and watching the BBC. I hope to talk Gary into buying a small bottle of Chateaunuef Du Pape, a very famous wine of this region, very expensive in the US but not here in Provence.
3 comments:
Provence in Autumn and with beautiful weather, and a glass of Chateneuf du pape...Not bad Enjoy France! CU Thomas
Gary & Delys:
Margaret and I continue to enjoy your blog, especially all the wonderful photos. We were over at your house just yesterday and added some additional brochures to the box. The yard looks good as do the dock and boat. It appears that they are doing some sewer work in the street out front. We are looking forward to seeing you, give us a call when you get back on the 24th.
Best regards,
Mike
Delys,- if Gary does not buy a hole bottle of Chat. Du Pape.....and a good one.....do so and send me the bill:-). No trip to Provence without this wine. Enjoy the remaining time and get home safe....Jes
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