Lindsey W.:
Today we had a more relaxing day because there was a lot of driving. We first drove to Arles were we saw the cafe that Van Gogh based his painting of the yellow cafe after and learned that the cafe wasn't originally yellow. We also had an opportunity to go inside and see a Roman Amphitheater. There was a small tower that we could go up and see a nice view of the city. We then hopped back on the bus to drive to Aix. In Aix we had about 3 hours to have lunch and explore the city. In both cities we had a lot of opportunities to shop for our families and friends. The shops had a lot of soaps and lavender so there were a lot of gifts bought for our female family and friends.
Mallory K.:
After waking up to my roommates blaring alarm of Amigas Cheetahs at 5:30 p, my four roommates and I rushed to get ready for our busy day ahead. We ate a modest breakfast of croissants, and cereal, we headed out for the hour long bus ride to Arles. Surprisingly, I slept peacefully the entire ride. Arles was beautiful. We were able to explore an ancient Roman amphitheater that was once used for gladiator fights and is still used today for bull fights. Afterwords, we got to explore the winding streets, do some shopping, and see Van Gouges famous yellow cafe. Afterwords, I napped on another one hour bus trip while we headed to Aix. Aix was another beautiful French city filled with tons of options for shopping, eating, and exploring. While some fellow travelers decided to go to a local impressionist museum, my friend and I explored the city and bought things. Although the skill level of my French is still dismally low, I have mastered the basics for shopping, as well as looking like I understand what some locals say to me. On our three hour bus ride home we stopped to pick up dinner, and later ate it at the hotel, which is on a beautiful hilltop that overlooks Niece. We ended the night playing a trivia game that my team unfortunately lost, but was still fun. I can't believe that we only have a couple days left here and I'm looking forward to taking in every moment we have left. See everyone soon! Love you mom and dad!
Ben L.:
I woke up from a great night's rest to prepare for a long day of driving and exciting adventure. Driving wasn't ever longer than three hours, but we made multiple embarkments. My favorite stop was the free time for almost three hours in a cute little shopping city called Aix. My lunch was easily the best meal of the trip, with the best desert as well; tiramisu. After, we made the drive over to a super market where I bought kinder eggs!!!!!!
Alex B.:
We woke up in Orange, where we had a French breakfast of croissants and coffee, and drove an hour to Arles. In Arles, we toured a Roman amphitheater, getting a beautiful view of the quaint city. The city contained Van Gogh's yellow cafe and several wonderful shoppes, in which I acquired a stuffed lavender bear and a lavender tart. Once again we got on the bus and drove to Aix, where we took a long break and split up into little groups. My group got a bite to eat while a man played his violin, and roamed around the small town acquiring fruit and delicious smelling lavender and rose tea, later meeting up with the larger group and driving for another three hours. We got down to a supermarket, where everyone else bought dinner, but where I bought 30 kinder eggs, and walked to a nearby McDonald's, buying the infamous 'Royale Cheese'. We arrived at the hotel in Nice, but not before driving up a mountain and glancing at the beautiful town. And after playing a trivia game, which my group unfortunately lost, we are sitting in the hotel blogging, reminiscing about the wonderful day.
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