Friday 2 October 2015

Sightseeing in Autun

Friday 2nd October 2015

Thank goodness, the sun is back, another warm (20C) and sunny day.
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After yesterdays lame excuse for sightseeing, we try again today.

First to the market, in the town square.

Kathleen manages to resist purchasing shoes and tea-towels, thus having enough money to by me a beer at lunch time.

We explore the remains of the Roman Theatre, where, no doubt, had Kathleen been here 2000 years ago, she would, as a Christian, either have been sold as a slave, (pity the unfortunate buyer, trying to make her do as she is told), or thrown to the lions.
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Beside the ruins, there is a house, presumably built before plundering sites of historical interest was considered, not the done thing. 

It has original Roman Columns and statues incorporated in the fabric of the building.
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Nearby is a large lake, with a Campervan Aire, on the shore.


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Nearer to the campsite is this massive ruin, Temple of Janus, apparently.

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