Comments are coming, but generally, Nimes was a great place to finish our trip. Stayed in the Youth Hostel not far from the Roman Tower and 18th century gardens pictured on day 1. Also a pretty interesting days walk to get to the Roman Amphitheatre which is still used for bullfights. Youth Hostel was a good place - friendly, clean and good value.
Inside the Arenes.
Inside the Arenes.
Interestingly painted house. In reality, the blue of the house and the blue of the sky appeared to be almost identical.
Inside the Arenes.
Inside the Arenes.
We had a great (and inexpensive) lunch here, including "Torreu" or bull - cooked like a malaysian rendang but without the spices. Very nice.
Nimes’ historic centre is focussed around its dramatic Arenes - one of the best preserved Roman amphitheatres in Europe. They still have bullfights here.
Some locals playing petanque in the city’s beautiful park, the Jardins de la Fontaine.
the Fontaine de les Jardins.
At least when you're packing up to go home, you know that EVERYTHING has to go in the bags - no pondering what you should and shouldn't take :)
Packed up and ready for the 36 hour trip home (well, to Sydney at least). Neil waiting for a lift in the Nimes Auberge de Jeunesse terrace area.
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