After a disturbed night on the mooring thanks to speeding commercial traffic, a survey ship moored up alongside us and high winds (not the beans), we decided to take the morning off and visit the exceptional Roman museum at St Romaine en Gal. After all, we had free parking right outside on the banks of the Rhone!
The museum is set around the extensive ruins of a large Roman settlement and excavations have unearthed beautiful mosaics, streets, villas, baths and best of all – latrines. The Roman loos were a big hit with the boys and inspired Callum to make a working lego model replica (thankfully with model poo only).
The replica Roman barque was filled to the brim with amphora of wine, olive oil and fish sauce. Much like our boat today– just missing the essential baked beans.
Cast off after lunch in sunshine and enjoyed a peaceful trip downriver to Chavanay.
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| Dan's working lego model of an aqueduct leading to happy souls in the bath. |
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