We left the Alps mid-morning and headed to the Mediterranean and the beautiful town of Sete. Axelle's family, the Affouards, live on an old volcano sticking out of the Mediterranean. But before we got there, we stopped at the Roman aquaduct, Le Pont du Gard.
This place was crowded--it seemed to be a popular place for recreation. There was a restaurant, beaches, and boats to rent.
This place was crowded--it seemed to be a popular place for recreation. There was a restaurant, beaches, and boats to rent.
We arrived in Sete and Mr. Affouard took us to the top of the mountain for a birds-eye view of the city. Sete is known as the "Venice of France" because of its canals.
A statue on top of the monastery in front of "the pond," a bay on the other side of the mountain. Behind the statue are oyster beds.
The streets on Mt. St. Clair (the little volcano, and the Affouard's neighborhood) were very steep and narrow; this street couldn't even be driven down. See the steps?
The table is set for our dinner on the Affouard's patio. Too bad the view is so shabby.
And the view from their house is gorgeous. This is "The Pond" on the other side of the volcano.
(Posted by Mom)
6 comments:
I like that aqueduct picture. I've been learning about Roman architecture, so it's neat to see a picture of it.
Evan
i love the pictures of the views from the top of the volcano, absolutley breathtaking.
Tara
Wow! great pictures! I especially like the one of you all and that last one! :)
Sorry if I keep saying this. But I just love your pictures and reading about where you went.
I can't get over how beautiful everything is.
Carol
Amazing pictures...you all look very cute in the group pic!!!!! :)EA is smiling!!!!!
Krista
Il y a beaucoup de choses et de belles photos. Des visiteurs de prestige dans une cite medievale et qui se sont crus quelques siecles en arriere.
Et remonter jusqu'aux romains n'est pas donne a tout le monde.
Il y a aussi une famille formidable qui sourit tout le temps et qui n'hesite pas a se mettre a l'eau (meme dans une eau a moins de 15° CELSIUS !).
Et qui a dit que le climat de la terre se rechauffe ?
Alain
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