A trip to Arles - what a spot!

The boys and I decided to get the train to Arles - a city about one hour away and one that has a really cool Colosseum and amphitheater.

We got to the train and managed to find out where to print out our tickets (no mean fete) and then we found the right train.  These trains are two storied and of course, we headed up to the top = very cool.

 Arles is a walled city = here is the entrance and the colleseum is that way - but I spot a market to the left - so shopping and munching here we come - Lachlan brought some sunnies and socks and we got some croissants and tried different cheeses - markets are fun!

 Van Gogh spent time here in Arles and there is a walking tour and lots of areas dedicated to him - this is one!

 A beautiful old building with a huge door and crazy pillars..........................

 The cool and groovy streets of Arles.......................

 Very cool church - boys were keen to take a look -

 The stained glass windows are so amazing and so old - how can that be!

Below are two pictures of the roman amphitheater..........currently under restoration.

 Then it was off to visit the Arles Amphitheatre - the reason we came to Arles -

The amphitheature, which is still active today can seat 21,000 people.  It was built at the end of the first century A.D. and while we think it is huge, apparently it is only half the size of the Coliseum.

Great views .......

Our exploration is complete - now it is time for lunch.............................

We found a perfect place for lunch - great views..........

And who could resist a Rose at this beautiful spot - certainly not me!

The boys new favourite drinks - Loks on the left and Con on the right..................food was fab too - Connor could not resist the waffle while Loks got a hot-dog and I went for a ham, mozzarella and salad sandwich - perfect!

Loks really did like his hotdog although you can't tell from his face!

More of my cool lights...............................

Vincent was everywhere in this town....................

Cool little house with great flowers...........

Another place to explore Roman ruins - these were anxient Roman baths.........................

Walking along beside the river Rhone - well not walking - more like wall jumping.............................. and what big brother does, little brother does too!

Keep walking boys........................

A bridge that used to go across the river.................great entrances with Lions attached.........................

The remains of the bridge...........................you would get a bit wet crossing it now!

The end of our day in Arles - off to the train station for our return home.  It was a bit of a wait as our train was cancelled due to strike action and we had to catch a later one..............................

We will definately be back here in July/August - these shows look fantastic! Wahoo!