Reflections on Marseille
Apparently I was the only one to visit Chateau d’If yesterday, I was glad that I did. I think that I spent more money in Marseille than Paris, but I cannot be sure. In Paris I got the rail pass which really was wonderful for me, allowing me to get lost and feel that I could always get back. In Marseille, I did not get the tourist pass, which allowed all free public access, free trips to the museums, etc. It was about 26,00 and I did not think that I would use it enough to make it worth it (I think I spent 12,00 on public transport and then 15,00 for Chateau d’If, which was not included in the tourist pass). I did not visit any museums and I am really happy with how my visit went. It was three days and that was perfect. I enjoyed checking out the beaches, Chateau d’If and the streets. I did not find any of the “dungy” markets that I read about or that Kylie ran into. At first I was interested in that, but when I got there I decided not to go searching and I am good with not having seen it. Being a sea town, I did enjoy some seafood that I may not have tried elsewhere.
It was really nice to be with such a nice group of people in Marseille and I am a little sad that I will be in Aix alone. It is nice to travel alone, but always be able to meet back with people; Aix did not have any hostels and I am sure I will enjoy wandering the streets and finding my favorite bakery. I will be looking out for some lavender fields, I hope that they have not all be cut down.
Yesterday, when walking back from the spot I swam in for a bit, the street that has fish and flower venders in the morning was filled with venders selling magnets, knickknacks, doodads, etc. They had lots of lavender, lavender sashays, hand towels with pictures of lavender, lavender soaps, etc. I decided against buying any and am still in hopes of finding some fresh lavender on my own :)
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