: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:38 pm
There were some really nice areas, but also some areas that seemed to be populated by extremely poor people living in houses that looked as though they were in need of much more than a lick of paint.
I found that most of the people over there very friendly and helpful, the dog dirt was more of a problem in the poorer areas, but even in the city centre it did seem to be an issue. I feel it's very much worse than in England at present, where I think people are finally getting into the habit of clearing their dogs mess up
As far as buying drinks are concerned, it was far more expensive (pro-rata) buying 250, 330cl size drinks than 500cl (or pints).
As always when I'm abroad, I like to explore and take a good look at what a place is about, not just the inside of bars (may as well stay home if that's all I'm going to do), I did try several local bars, but wasn't too impressed with the majority, though maybe I just didn't get in the right one's.
There's a lot to see in the south of France and it's well worth a visit, but fingers crossed we play in summer next year (and take a big wad with you, as it's well expensive).
Or is it stupid? It's one of them anyway. Could have done with a dip in that outside pool this morning as my eyes were nearly walled up, the lack of sleep finally catching me up at work. 
