After coming from my two favourite places so far, Florence and Venice , we head our way to southern France, Beaucaire.
On the first night in Beaucaire we see the running of the bulls at the annual festival. It was a mind blowing experience. A few of us were up and close to the bulls whilst they ran full speed right next to us. On the second morning of Beaucaire, we head to the famous bridge, the Pont du Gard. After looking at the famous bridge from a series of angles we finally get to swim in the river. On the second to last night, we go back into town to experience the end of the festival. It is tradition to hold an annual fireworks show. To be honest, I was not looking forward to it, but my opinions changed halfway through. They were the best fireworks I have seen.
We have experienced new cultural delicacies, such as snails and hare. Each night we have had a different assortment of foods; such as, bull, snails, a weird seafood platter and the occasional quail.
Beaucaire definitely trumps Rome and Greece, and is also up there on my top 3 list.
See you soon,
Darcy
