Tuesday April 14, 2026 - Arles, France

By Ellen Outten
The garden at the hospital where Van Gogh was taken when he cut his ear off 

The sights as we set off from the ship.  





Wednesday had a tour today that left at 9:15 am.  It was cold, 55 degrees and real windy, but at least it was sunny.  We had another stroll this morning with our first stop at the Roman Amphitheater, built in the 1st century where gladiators fought and which is now used twice a year for bullfighting.









The corner of a building with the Virgin Mary statute to protect the property 


The Roman Theatre built also in the 1st century during the reign of Caesar Augustus.


Walking the streets of Arles


The monument in the Place de la Republic.    The Obelisk of Arles, a Roman monument in red granite dating back to the 4th century, reinstalled on the square in 1676.



Basilica Saint-Trophine 

The gardens at the hospital where Van Gogh recovered after cutting off his ear.

Dinner tonight will be our last meal on the ship.  We leave tomorrow morning at 7 am for the airport in Marseille and the start of the journey home.







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  1. AnonymousApril 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM

    Safe travels. Missed you girls!

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  2. AnonymousApril 14, 2026 at 6:16 PM

    Hope your and Bettiann's trip home is easy and safe. Bless you both.🌻

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