Took train to Marseille today after breakfast of croissant, tartine and cafe creme. Well, I had the tartine, Jim had the croissant. For those not familiar, tartine is nothing but a baguette with butter. Yummy.We had a great time in Marseille, will put some photos in album. Hot and sunny here. Easy trip over on the train, walked to the harbor and walked some of the old back streets. We took the tourist train which takes you to the far parts of the harbor and then up to Notre Dame de la Garde. It sits high above the city - you can see if far away in some of the photos. The wrist on the baby Jesus that Mary is holding is 42 inches!! The whole statue weighs 9 tons. Incredible. Most of the back streets are grimey and questionable, but the tourist area around the harbor is quite nice. The harbor is HUGE and beautiful. We split a sandwich before hopping on the Metro to the train station and then coming home. Arrived back here around 5:30pm. We will have late night dinner here in Aix, again watching the sights on the Cours Mirabeau and then tomorrow we will be driving to Cassis, about 30 minutes from here. I'm not sure of internet connection there, but hey, we will be staying in a room over looking the harbor. The good life is really starting to begin!!
Hi Travelers! Yes, sac is correct. See how French you are becoming? Now you need chausseurs to match! I wouldn't worry about a size 2---at least you don't have a 42 inch wrist! (Want to feel better? Visit Belgium where a good soundtrack to watching some people walk as they drop their litter and cigarette butts on the walk would be a kettle drum.) Sabine is now asking "Any more photos from Sandy?" We enjoyed Marseille today. Well, YOU enjoyed Marseille. WE enjoyed the photos. Sabine wondered if you would visit the Isle d'If while in Marseilles. She said you take a small boat to get there IF you decide to go, IF it is a nice day. IF not, then... tutti sights to see. Continue having fun on the eating your way through France tour and --- really --- it's NOT the time to diet. ENJOY! Tom and Sabine
ReplyDeleteHaving a good time huh?? :) Tornado warning today here wooo hooo Back to work tomorrow yes you are living the " GOOD " life!! :)
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