Day 03 - Provence and Van Gogh...
We docked in Marseille, France his morning. It was a little foggy early but turned out to be a beautiful day. We took a day-long bus trip to Arles and St. Rémy to visit some of the places where Van Gogh lived and painted. The Captain hosted a cocktail hour that we attended followed by dinner in the Grand Dining Room. We set sail this evening for our next port which is Monte Carlo, Monaco...
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The courtyard garden and fountain at the Hotel Dieu in Arles. This was where Van Gogh convalesced after cutting off his ear... ouch! |
While convalescing, Van Gogh continued to paint. This poster shows Van Gogh's painting of the very same garden and courtyard... |
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Angela striking a pose at the very same fountain! |
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| Roman amphitheater in Arles, remarkably well preserved | Interior arches and vaults. |
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| The Amphitheater. Per our guide, city still uses it for special events... |
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| Walking through the streets of Arles, lots of yummy-looking pastries... | ... and breads... |
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| ... and cheeses! |
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| St. Paul Psych Hospital in St. Rémy where Van Gogh was treated... | Interior courtyard garden at St. Paul’s... |
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| Wall poster at St. Paul, highlighting Van Gogh's stay there... |
Van Gogh was apparently quite prolific during his stay, here a painting of one of groves outside the walls of St. Paul. |