Sunny South

For the second week of our holiday we decided to head south to Provence, Marseille and the Mediterranean.  It was a few degrees warmer in the south and the vast blue skies made winter fade quickly in my mind.  While in Marseille we wandered in markets, explored numerous colourful (and hilly) streets, visited Notre-Dame de la Garde, and strolled along the waterfront soaking up the fresh air and warm sun.  It was the first time we had been to see the Mediterranean Sea.  The contrast between magnificently clear and blue sea and rugged coastline was perfect in the afternoon sun.