Today we decided to relax and enjoy a park named Promenade du Peyrou. This long, raised promontory extends out from the city center towards the Arceaux district. From this high point the view extends from the Mediterranean to Pic St Loup and beyond towards the gorges of the Herault to the north of the city. A historic site from where the canons of Louis XIII bombarded the city during the siege of 1622, the Peyrou was also a place of execution during the revolution: the guillotine replacing the statue of Louis XIV. Today the site is much calmer and enhanced by continually changing flower beds and majestic magnolias. A perfect spot for a summer stroll beneath the shade of the many trees while admiring the swooping flight of martins. Here's a few of the really cool photos that we took while strolling around the park.
While at the park, we decided to split up, and each meet a stranger at the park, and get their story. We'd been traveling with each other for a while, and running out of stories, so we thought this would be a good way to get conversations flowing, as we could tell each other about the people that we met.
I met a group of four girls that were visiting from Wales. Here's a pic of them! I bought them each a bracelet from a street vendor to remember our meeting. Cost 60 Euros.
Dinner tonight was at the Brasserie du Theâtre. The decor is in twenties bourgeois style, the beautiful terrace has a fountain and the warm reception and service are unsurpassed. However, the best is yet to come. When you open the menu, you will discover an excellent choice of fish and shellfish Noilly Prat salmon, mussels, salad with saffron and croutons and also snacks. This is an ideal place to come after an evening at the opera - the Opera Comedie is situated directly opposite. Set menus are available for 79F (EUR 12.04) and 98F (EUR 14.93) We had an awesome meal, with good wine for 165 Euros.
by: Ben
Funds spent today: 225 Euros
Remaining Budget: $89041.28
Cash in Euros: 833.90
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