Aix-en-Provence

We traveled to Provence for two weeks in August and made day-trips in the Var, the Bouches-du-Rhone and the Camargue.

Chloe and Andy, anti-tourists. Andy, aka Gladiator. In the Roman arena, Arles Arles and the Rhone. Arles and the rain. Course Camarguaise, also known as 'Bull Races' in the arena. 'Bull Racing' is exciting (unless you're the bull). The River Sorgue in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Martha of the Springs. Abbaye de Notre-Dame de Senanque. Senanque is an active Cistercian abbey from the 12th century. The lavender was recently harvested. Street in the village of Gordes. Gordes rooftop. Tour de lune. Mt. Sainte-Victoire. Cours Mirabeau, 'main street' in Aix. La Rotonde, Aix. Sunbathers on the Mediterranean. Port of Cassis. The calanque at Port-Miou, near Cassis. Catamarans racing off Cap Canaille. Watching the cliff jumpers, Presqu'Ile, Cassis. Camargue horses show us what they think about a ride on the beach. Martha heads for the shore. "Thank you" rub for a job well-done. Leaving Aix.