Having arrived in the afternoon, airport bus and taxi to the apartment.
Some shopping in Super U, round the corner, then a walk down towards the Vieux Port.A beer in “O’Malley’s” , during Happy Hour – which lasts from 5 – 9 pm – then a Tunisien Meal, where we started with a Brik ( not enjoyed since our Honeymoon in Tunisia, 41 years ago! Followed by Couscous in a variety of forms, accompanied by a carafe of North African Red. Tres Bon, Merci….
Walked about 5 miles in all
Friday 14 th February 2014
After breakfast, we set off, intending to walk two tours recommended by the Tourist Office.
I set my Pedometer on as we walked towards the Pharos monument in bright sunshine and giddy temperature of 17degrees?
By the time we returned to the Apartment, we had walked 11 miles, or so.
Having lunch outside, a Pastis by the Old Port en route home and having taken and/or visited all the major sights .
An excellent day, helped by the weather a great map from the T.O and an App. I had downloaded, previously.
Eating in this evening – nibbles, dips, chicken, salad and wonderful ,local bread.Possibly accompanied by a glass or two.
Saturday 15 th February 2014
Walked up to La Plaine Market.
Popular but relatively uninteresting, definitely local not tourist orientated!
But the areas and square nearby were fascinating – bohemian, arty if rather spoilt in places with an excess of graffiti .
After coffee, a walk th around the Arab quarter and the Nouailles market.
Picnic lunch on the quayside, always lively.
Purchased 72 hour bus and metro pass.
Took number 83 out along the Corniche, stopping off at a quaint little Vallon fishing village, then on to the Prado beach, which was artificially constructed a few years ago, using the earthworks from the Newly excavated Metro lines.
Very much a locals’ beach, with Wind surfing and kayaking schools.
Quite blustery walk along the little bays.
Then bus back to apartment.
Feet up for a while after 10 mile plus walking ( not including bus rides! )
Sunday 16th February 2014
Walked 1/2 way to the Port.
Arrived just in time to take the ferry across the Vieux Port – free, good fun.
Walked to the MCE M, but, being Sunday, loads of day trippers, abandoned the visit to this Museum, understandably popular.Maybe tomorrow,
So, coffee in a lovely square and after a diversion, Bus no 60 all the way to the most famous of Marseille’s sites, overlooking the city and venerated for centuries by the city’s fishermen :-
Everywhere you go in Marseille, you see the opulent, domed 19th-century Romano-Byzantine basilica occupying Marseille’s highest point, La Garde (162m). Built between 1853 and 1864, it is ornamented with coloured marble, murals depicting the safe passage of sailing vessels and superbly restored mosaics. The hilltop gives 360-degree panoramas of the city’s sea of terracotta roofs below
A really interesting church ….
Also, 60 minutes real sunshine as we enjoyed a picnic lunch, outside the Basillica.
Then a walk down towards the city.
Took the Metro from Castellane to the Vieux Port.
Went to O’Malleys for the Match….bad news Liverpool lost.
Back to the Appt, cooked dinner – always a challenge, using different kit.
We survived Pork with mushrooms, cooked in a sauce of Vin rose and creme fraiche.
11 miles today – au pied.
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