This year, we avoided spending any time in Paris, because of the insanity associated with it hosting the Olympics in July and August. And yet, here in Arles, we have been virtually trapped in our neighborhood since yesterday afternoon due to road closures and parking restrictions that are in place until 8 PM tonight because the Olympic Flame is coming to town.
This morning, I went walking along some of the restricted areas. The place felt eerily empty. Early in the morning, city employees weed- whacked some of the normally bustling areas, and by mid-day they had swept and washed the parking areas and roadways.
Cars were being towed.
Big celebrations are planned.
In Arles, the flame was starting out at the Museum of Antiquities. Here are some of the decorations that they put up for the event.
The flame (parade) has now moved past us. Here's some of what we saw.
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| The passing of the flame from the first runner to the second. |
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