 We awoke early to watch us dock in Toulon. The seas had been particularly rough the night before through the Gulf du Lyons, keeping Caroline awake. David, of course, slept like a log through the whole thing! We took a tour to a pleasant University town called Aix-en-Provence where we struggled to buy anything with our minimal French. |
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| We were treated to a beautiful sunrise as we arrived. |
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| Toulon is also an important naval base as well as a marina for yachts. |
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| Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur, built between the 12th and 17th Centuries in various architectural styles |
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| The organist was playing during our visit. |
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| The organ was lit up by a bright column of sunlight |
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| The cathedral was beautifully decorated inside. |
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| Founded by the Romans in 122 B.C. Aix-en-Provence was originally named Aquae Sextiae because of its numerous springs. |
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| A pretty French street, full of students going out for lunch. |
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| The Aix police rode around on bicycles. |
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| La Rotonde Fountain. The three statues symbolise Justice, Agriculture and Arts. |
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| Cezanne frequently painted the different faces of Mont San Victoire. |
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| We struggled through rush hour traffic and made it back to the ship just in time. |
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