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Exploring Avignon, Orange, and Chateauneuf-du-Pape August 1 - August 8, 2017

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August 8th 2017
Published: January 26th 2018
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We had heard from many other cruisers that we met that we had to spend a few days in Avignon so that was the plan. A few days turned into 9 days, but this was due to the fact that not only were there a few places to check out in Avignon itself, but it served as a great base for day trips to visit other villages/towns allowing us to learn more about the history of this very interesting area of Fra... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The Roman Theatre in Orange is the Best PreservedThe Roman Theatre in Orange is the Best Preserved
The Roman Theatre in Orange is the Best Preserved
in existence with its acoustic wall still standing!
Julius Ceasar Overlooks the Theatre in OrangeJulius Ceasar Overlooks the Theatre in Orange
Julius Ceasar Overlooks the Theatre in Orange
The Orange Theatre Standing the Test of TimeThe Orange Theatre Standing the Test of Time
The Orange Theatre Standing the Test of Time
Stairs Showing Signs of Centuries of UseStairs Showing Signs of Centuries of Use
Stairs Showing Signs of Centuries of Use
at the Roman Theatre in Orange
View of Orange from the Roman TheatreView of Orange from the Roman Theatre
View of Orange from the Roman Theatre
The Remains of the Temple Next to the Orange TheatreThe Remains of the Temple Next to the Orange Theatre
The Remains of the Temple Next to the Orange Theatre
The Orange Museum Displays Many Roman TilesThe Orange Museum Displays Many Roman Tiles
The Orange Museum Displays Many Roman Tiles
The Museum in Orange Had Numerous ArtifactsThe Museum in Orange Had Numerous Artifacts
The Museum in Orange Had Numerous Artifacts
this one is clearly Cyclops!
One of the Squares in Orange Lined with CafesOne of the Squares in Orange Lined with Cafes
One of the Squares in Orange Lined with Cafes
The Hotel de Ville in OrangeThe Hotel de Ville in Orange
The Hotel de Ville in Orange
Lavender is Grown in this AreaLavender is Grown in this Area
Lavender is Grown in this Area
and is a very common item for sale at gift shops
Historical Events Can Be Learned From Studying the ArtHistorical Events Can Be Learned From Studying the Art
Historical Events Can Be Learned From Studying the Art
Orange cathedral door-p001 (Copy)Orange cathedral door-p001 (Copy)
Orange cathedral door-p001 (Copy)
Painted Walls in the Orange CathedralPainted Walls in the Orange Cathedral
Painted Walls in the Orange Cathedral
More of the Interior of the Orange CathedralMore of the Interior of the Orange Cathedral
More of the Interior of the Orange Cathedral
The Triumphal Arch in Orange Built During ReignThe Triumphal Arch in Orange Built During Reign
The Triumphal Arch in Orange Built During Reign
of Augustus (27BC - AD14)
A Few Evening Photos While in AvignonA Few Evening Photos While in Avignon
A Few Evening Photos While in Avignon
Views of the Rhone River Valley & Mts. Views of the Rhone River Valley & Mts.
Views of the Rhone River Valley & Mts.
from Chateauneuf-du-Pape
A Sampling of the Medieval DressA Sampling of the Medieval Dress
A Sampling of the Medieval Dress
seen while in Chateauneuf-du-Pape at the festival
Tradespeople Demonstrating in ChateauneufTradespeople Demonstrating in Chateauneuf
Tradespeople Demonstrating in Chateauneuf
included blacksmiths, stone carvers & woodworkers
A Few Pieces of the Armor on Display in ChateauneufA Few Pieces of the Armor on Display in Chateauneuf
A Few Pieces of the Armor on Display in Chateauneuf



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