A new Dawn around Europe Then the UK.

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We were exhausted after 2 excursions in a day both of which ran overtime. We had dinner in Atlantide. Here is the daily specials -


The only different dishes we had was the salmon tartare.


And desserts. The mango trilogy and the pavlova.



Once again a very enjoyable meal and then straight to bed and sleep.

 

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The next morning we were sailing into Marseille. We would not be alone.

 

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After our usual breakfast at the Arts cafe- a cappucino, a cronut and a shared fruit plate we were off to Avignon.








And arriving in Avignon.

 

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The Pont everyone comes to see. A bit underwhelming. And the old town walls.









Now we walk into the old town.





The Palace De Papes. We hadn't booked online and the walk up queue was quite long so we went to the Cardinals Palace which was free.

 

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Some more of the main square.






And now for the Cardinals Palace.







We made the right choice. Within a couple of minutes of going into the palace the heavens opened up and those outside queuing for the Papal Palace got soaked.

 

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Funny but most of the art was religious.








Some were down right sadistic though.

 

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And we continue on.Hardly any one else in this place.

 

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The last from the cardinals.

 

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As we exited there was a last about to be gory painting.


The lines were still long for the Popes so we went for a trolley ride.



We had to wait for one coming the other way so they decided to cram a few more on.I lost my window seat. Without being on the side it really isn't worth it.




Handed the camera to mrsdrron so some pics.

 

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Outside for a bit to go inside through some different narrow streets. The driver has a magic button which can make bollards disappear.

 

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And on it goes. At least an English commentary.










And now a street cut through the rock. It was where smelting was undertaken.

 

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The last from the trolley.





Now we wandered around the main square.



The most important building for the Popes -the Treasury.

 

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We decided we weren't going to bother with the Popes so had a slow stroll around the old town.







Now we visited the bridge.

 

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A little of the history.

 

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The last of the bridge and some pics from the part of the Town Wall you can access from the bridge.

 

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We now sat in the shade and had an icecream. It was then about 30 minutes to our bus pick up so we wandered back to the pick up point.








Plane trees aren't great for paths.


And now we say good bye to Avignon.

 

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From the bus back to Marseille.











Tonight I will also start a TR on our UK stay as I am only up to Day 4 on the cruise.

 

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Back to this TR as either Picasa or my iPhone is being petulant and so I can't download the new photos from my phone to Picasa. I have transferred some 3000 pictures to my external hard drive but still no cooperation. Plenty already downloaded for this TR though. Will go back to the UK TR from my phone but it needs recharging now.
The last of the large cruise ships was preparing to depart.


But probably more cars being imported or exported.


Now back on the dawn and a few views.