Last Wednesday we went to Avignon to see some bridges, an aqueduct, and the Pope's Palace (pictures below). Afterwards, some people swam in the river. I really like gargoyles - they're interesting, although not nearly as big as I thought they would be (thanks to the show!). There were people all dressed up in costumes walking around the heart of the town to advertise their plays.
Friday my class and I went on this little excursion to the cathedral of Aix. I would've never imagined Aix could hold something so big nor so majestic. It was gothic style, go figure, with big stained glass windows. There was a baptismal dating back to... well I'm not really sure, but they still use it. It's basically a hole that was dug out of stone hundreds of years ago. We saw this courtyard that resembled the one from Sylvacane (Cistercian Abbaye). I like visiting places like that because there's so much history and symbolism. All around the columns of the courtyard were mini sculptures of Jesus - washing the feet of the Apostles, the Nativity, carrying the Cross.
On Monday we walked around Aix giving presentations on the numerous fountains (I really have NO idea how many there are but Aix is called the place of a hundred/thousand fountains). After that we went to our profs house to have crepes! They were the BEST I've had here, hands down. There was ham, chicken, ratatouille, cheese, cheese, more cheese, sausage. Then for dessert we had some more with jelly, chocolate, bananas, sugar, WHITE CHOCOLATE -- just for me :) And the little machine we used was too cute. I've already told some people I want one for Christmas! I really believe crepes are rather practical b/c you can eat them any time with anything.
My teacher, one of my classmates, and the CreParty machine!!!
the aqueduct at Avignon - we walked through it all the way at the top, kinda freaky
A gargoyle at the Palais de Papes (Pope's Palace)
And another - he doesn't look too frightening
This is the oldest part of the Palace. None of the saints have heads b/c, of course, during the French Revolution they were destroyed. This is the most ornate part of the Palace as well, and it's where the Pope would come after Mass to wave to the public below. 
The walls were covered in murals/frescos, but many of them have been destroyed from the Revolution, sadly.
Palais de Papes
Pont d'Avignon (bridge)
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