Day 71 - Gorgeous Girona

Day 71 - Gorgeous Girona

Girona is a town about an hour north of Barcelona.  It is a beautiful town, and I think the Cathedral and the famous Eiffel Bridge (constructed by Gustave Eiffel just before the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris) over the Onyar River are the main attractions that draw tourists to this town.  The colorful buildings along the river, the lovely atmosphere in the narrow streets, and the warm people are all added bonuses.

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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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