Aigues-Mortes
Afternoon excursion to a medieval town situated in the middle of salt marshes, the site of lots of fighting in religious battles (Catholics vs. Cathars; Catholics vs. Protestants) and political ones, too (100 Years’ War = Brits vs. French). Apparently, after killing the British knights, the French could not bury them in the ground, so they stacked them in a tower and salted them to keep them from rotting. Good times…
It was interesting to see tractors driving up hills of salt, native bulls and horses…Fabulous weather, wonderful visit of the ramparts, cookie sampling and buying and then a quick trip to the Mediterranean beach for the sunset. AND a singing and guitar playing guide to make the return trip go faster.
[MMMMMM….COOKIES]
Christina
