France

Bonjour!
I am in the south of France in the small town of Nimes. It is a quaint little town with a very well-preserved Roman amphitheater. I spent the morning touring it. It is quite remarkable. I got here yesterday. I left Paris after 5 days. Paris is a great city. The only thing is all the cigarette smoke. It really bothered me...but it now explains why they are so thin! I had a great time with Maxime and his family! We went all over. They took me to an authentic French restaurant where I had a salad with goat cheese, fried chicken livers and tripe...the thickest bacon I have ever had and red wine from Bordeaux. Then for dessert...I had this flaming apple tart. It was so cool to watch them set it on fire! it was very good I must say. Paris was great but I really am enjoying the south. The people are much friendlier here and are much more helpful. I am spending tomorrow in Avignon and Monday I will be in Arles. I am really exited to visit these places.
Things are going really well. I miss you all!
xoxox
Carrie