Shared Illusions

This is one of the more historical cities I’ve been in. The Roman’s had a huge presence here. Roman name is Nemausus, after the water god dwelling in the natural spring that feeds this place it’s water. David Burns, Water Flowing Underground,  comes to mind.

There’s a fully intact amphitheater here – some gruesome acts took place (prisoners forced to fight to the death of one; prisoners tied to a post while a wild animal tears into him; two animals chained together and fighting it out), and also some exciting gladiator combat. I was surprised to learn of the many different gladiators there were and if their attire and wespons.

Again, a Roman Temple,  still standing in astonishing good shape.

A few symbols:

That’s part of the wall that surrounded the ancity of Nemausus. There were ten city gates, of which two remain (partially). It’s not a bad climb up 140 steps for a long g view of old and new Nîmes.

I don’t know how the rest days here went by so fast and we stayed up so late, too. Tomorrow we walk with packs to Saint-Gilles. And now I lay me down to sleep.

May you all be well.