Sur le Pont d'Avignon...

   I am sure most of you in Canada have heard the song at some point in a French class. "Sur le Pont d'Avignon, L'on y danse L'on y danse. Sur le Pont d'Avignon, L'on y danse tous en rond." The bridge of Avignon.... well its part of a bridge anyways. Most of its been destroyed by flooding over the years so only a third of it is left standing. However, that one third was the view from my hostel grounds in Avignon. It was directly across from the bridge and the old city walls with a wonderful view of the Popes Palace (Palais de Popes).

   At one point Avignon was the home of the Popes and across the water was home of the bishops. There is a lot of history in Avignon and walking through the little city center streets it is very apparent. It is such a beautiful little city and I really enjoyed it. Unfortnately, the hostel I stayed in was less then glamourous and quite boring so I wasn't able to really meet anyone but I still had a nice time wandering around the little city and relaxing while eating fruity glace, quiche lorraine and fresh salads. The French truly know how to make a good salad. Some of the best I've ever had!

  The weather in Avignon was absolutely beautiful and I really enjoyed the chance to lay around in the parks and soak up the sun. It was about 27 degrees each day while I was there. It was perfect!

 View from my hostel.

Peko does tricks. (Only Vanessa will understand this one!)