My parents just left this morning after a two week visit. It was so nice to have them here and to see France through their eyes. We spent some time in Marseille, probably our favorite spot so far in southern France.
Before we were even out of the Metro station, we could smell this fish market. Local fishers had parked their boats along the old port and were unloading and selling their morning catch.
On a second visit to the city, we came up out of the Metro to a puppet show. These are huge puppets from Morocco. After a dance performance along the old port, the puppeteers paraded through Marseille. It was outstanding.
We browsed the pier side markets, bought saucisson and macaroons and enjoyed this cardboard replica of a Marseille building.
We also took a bus to Vallon des auffes, a small fishing village within Marseille, where we watched passing sailboats.
And then walked down several steps into the village. We missed the fresh seafood of the day, so we settled for pizza.
Mom and Dad spent some time in Aix-en-Provence too.
Here they are at City Hall, known in Aix as the Hotel de Ville.
Mom and I managed a trip to Arles too, where the Ancient Romans left their mark with an amphitheater that is used today for bulls and matadors. It is also where Van Gogh painted several of his works and spent time in the local hospital.
A highlight of the Arles trip was the cryptoporticus, long underground hallways of ancient Roman support arches.
Mom and Dad, we already miss you. Thanks for visiting.
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