Female expat living in Uzes travels to Nimes and Pont du Gard for fun and learning – Join the Barefoot Blogger on Facebook, too!
“Someday you’ll be glad you’ve seen this,” was the theme of a recent tour of Nimes and Pont du Gard with my 10-year-old visitor, McKenna. As spectacular and amazing as seeing an ancient Roman aqueduct or coliseum might seem, most children would rather spend the afternoon at the pool, or at the Haribo Bon Bon Museum.
McKenna at the ancient arena in Nimes
la Maison Carrée
I’m not saying that McKenna didn’t learn something from the narrative film at la Maison Carrée — the centerpiece of the historic district of Nimes — or from walking where lions and tigers entered the arena.
She definitely took it all in. Now that she’s back in the States she is sharing the stories with all her friends.
Pont du Gard
If the truth is told, I’m guessing her favorite part of the day was cooling off in the sparkling clear waters of the river below the Pont du Gard.
Wading in the river of the Pont du Gard
Another favorite spot for the active 10-year-old was the Jardins de la Fontaine in Nimes. Somewhere among the ruins of Diana’s Temple, she found a playmate.
Playing in the Jardins de la Fontaine
Climbing on the pediments of the first century monument dedicated to Augustus, or exploring the vaulted ceiling rooms might have been McKenna’s best memory of the day if we adults hadn’t been in such a hurry.
I guess we just don’t get it.
Categories: Around France, Blog, Loving History, Nimes, Pont du Gard
I love that last quote! Don’t know if you’ve had a look at my last blog post but I’d be very interested to know what you think of ‘Shabby Chic’…
Love it! Going to Ile Sur de Sorgue Sunday to the antique market where there’s lots of shabby chic and chic too!