Today we got up early, and finished packing and
left for Avignon. We went to the Rhone Cemetery this morning where we got to
honor our fallen soldiers during WWII . We learned about the military strategies
and the military plans they had. Our guide man talked about D-Day, the Battle
of the Bulge, and gave us some stories about two of the people who were buried
there. There was 860 people buried there, only 1 was a woman. There were two
sets of brothers, whose headstones/cross's were side-by-side. I found only 2
Arnold's but I was only able to look at half of them.
After we left the Rhone Cemetery, and drove to
Avignon. We stopped at a gas station; I got an Arizona Tea, and a ham sandwich.
I tried a chocolate covered waffle, and it tasted like a chocolate donut, and I
ate some chips that tasted just like pizza. And sense a little more than a
third of our group is sick right now, we had to be careful about sharing foods.
(we even segregated the bus; sick’s in front, healthy in back. )
We arrive in Avignon, and walk to lunch. I sat with
Dylan, Haylie, and Austin. We had quiche and some nasty salad. For dessert we
had some fruit cups, it was a good lunch. After lunch we walked to the Papal
Palace. I didn't really enjoy this tour because it was a self tour (we had walk
about and do everything our selves. I didnt really learn anything, and we didnt
get any background info before we went. I know that the sculptures in there
were very weird and I didnt like them. After our group finished, we walked
around the city. We ended up at McDonald's where all the boys for Royal
Cheese's because in Pulp Fiction John Travolta says "do you know what they
call a quarter pounder with cheese in France? A royal with cheese" so
everyone got one. I didnt like the mcflurry I got, but it was alright.
I got to buy post cards, and sent them out!!
We headed to dinner and it ok.. not much to say about it.
Lauren, It is so cool that we can follow you on your travels. Up and down the street and paths, learning about what you are. It's interesting to hear what you don't care for, your likes and dislikes. It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round. Even if it isa piece of art or a sculptor that is famous , doesn't mean we have to like it. Just admire the artist on his take of his art.
ReplyDeleteThe history you are reliving is unbelievable, a treasure that will stay with you through out your lifetime and even share with those you love. You go girl, soak it all up.
Take care sweet heart. Nana loves you. Be safe.