Today we spent the day in Bourg. We sifted through the market wares of the winding city center streets. The girls made some purchases of the bargain priced clothing and then sampled some of the fresh strawberries and flaky pastries. In the meantime Mr.Sander was already enjoying the traditional purchases of shrimp and radishes.
After having lunch with the sisters at the house Sr.Mary gave us a tour of the building and grounds. We ended up at the chapel where we were extremely priveledged to view the bones of Marie Rivier encased in a container under the altar.
We then made our way to the ruins of the Roman bath house and Mr.Sander gave us some information about the bas relief of the god Mithra.
Before it was time to go we were treated to ice cream and a pop. Then onto the bus we went to drive back to Vivier. But along the way we made a lengthy stop to explore a recent excavation of a Roman settlement. The students were allowed to actually walk among the ruins. It was a great way to end a beautiful sunny day in France.
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