We are now staying for 3 nights in Arles at the Hotel Le Calendal. Everyone here has a Rick Steves’ book! But it’s a great place to stay. (By the way, we have ripped apart his book so that we only carry of section of it at a time… so I am now calling him Rip Steves! 😉 As I type this, I am 75 steps from the Roman Colliseum, pictured here, that was built 2,000 years ago. Arles was one of the big stops for the Romans as their empire expanded. We ate at a great restaurant last night and have been “‘wowed” at the quality of food, and its presentation, everywhere we go in France. This afternoon is a relaxing day for us. After touring the colliseum and taking-in a scenic drive to see the wetlands between here and the sea, we relaxed in cafes to read books and sip local wine – Rose is big here – with amazing taste.