Arles, The Camargue and Avignon
On the road again to Arles. Although we were organised and booked a taxi, we got a phone call five minutes after the appointed time, to say that they could not find a driver. After a slight panic at first, we realised we had time to take the excellent metro, which is not only cheap, but also hugely efficient with incredibly helpful staff. We ended up arriving earlier than by taxi in the rush hour, I am sure, and it cost us virtually nothing. After an uneventful trip, here we are in Arles. Not a lot has changed since my last visit probably ten years ago, though they have cleaned up some of the monuments and there is more traffic. Luckily, it is still not yet overrun with tour buses, or perhaps we are before the main rush! Anyway, it was good to be back. It was sooooo hot as we walked to our appartment in the midday sun. Even the very gentle breeze from the Rhone did not help. The appartment is a bit dark, but maybe that is good because we have had four days in the thirties! The first e...