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Docked in Avignon.
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The ancient wall and tower surrounding Avignon.
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The wall around Avignon.
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An interesting clock.
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The clock tower in the town square.
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The local theater.
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A basket of lavendar flowers in the Christmas market.
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Huge meringues.
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A shop selling linens in the market. This is a bread basket.
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The Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes).
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The group gets ready to tour the Popes Palace.
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A cross next to the entrance to the Palace.
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The beautiful building across from the Palace.
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An old gate leading into the Palace.
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The group is very interested in what they are being told by our guide.
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Marcus, our guide.
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A beautiful arched window.
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The cloisters.
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An interesting carved rock.
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The tower at the Palace.
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Queuing up for crepes!
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A seller of cheese at the Christmas market.
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Brightly colored clay pieces.
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The requisite merry-go-round at the Christmas market.
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Some more cheese. Mmmmmm!
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One of the aisles at the market.
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Santons and more santons!
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Christmas sweets.
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Kim and Marcus with their knight in shining armor!
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A heart-shaped wreath made of small birch sticks.
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Beautiful produce! No wait, those are candles!
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Sausages.
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Colorful candles and lamps.
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A cute hotel and sidewalk cafe with Santa to greet you.
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The Pont du Gard. An ancient Roman aqueduct which was built between 38 AD and 52 AD.
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A view of the aqueduct as it crosses the Gard River. Incredibly beautiful!
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Another view of the bridge.
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Kim at the aqueduct.
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People crossing from one side to the other.
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The sun sets on the Pont du Gard.
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