Day 68 - A Friday in Nimes

Day 68 - A Friday in Nimes

After dinner, we walked by the Arenes and through l'Esplanade Charles de Gaulle.  This was actually our first time seeing this part of the city at night, and it was definitely a treat.  The Arena and Monsieur Bullfighter were nicely lit up and all the streams around l'Esplanade Charles de Gaulle were glowing with ever changing colors. 

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Day 66 - Musee d'Histoire Naturelle and Musee Archeologique

Day 66 - Musee d'Histoire Naturelle and Musee Archeologique

Both the Museum of Natural History and Museum of Archaeology are conveniently located in the center of Nimes, in the same building even, with the exhibit only steps away. 

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Day 65 - Family Soccer Hour

Day 65 - Family Soccer Hour

Yes, Nimes has grown on us, but we miss Ireland...  There, I said it.  We probably don't miss the cooler temperatures very much, because honestly every day here is absolutely gorgeous; warm, sunny with blue skies and a mild breeze.  Today we took our ball and headed to the park to play some soccer. 

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Day 64 - Pony Rides at Jardins de la Fontaine

Day 64 -  Pony Rides at Jardins de la Fontaine

There aren't a ton of things to see in Nimes.  The amazing historical sights can be visited over a 3 day trip, but the city can grow on you.  There are a lot of other little things people do here to keep themselves occupied, and that is what we have in mind for the rest of the week.

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Day 63 - Road Trip Recovery

Day 63 - Road Trip Recovery

Since for the next few days, our plan is to just stay near home, relax, and catch up on blog posts, most of the daily stories covering these days will be brief.  We have taken the opportunity to launch a new section for our blog: Our Travel Tips.  After being "on the road" for 60+ days, we have some useful tips that we would like to share with other travelers. 

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