Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Vamos a la Playa: Marseille

We thought we only had one long weekend, but the chefs decided they wanted the other national holiday off while the administrative director was on vacation, so me and my friend Astrid decided to go to Marseille for the weekend. We had a fabulous time and it was a nice break from little Yssingeaux. We mostly shopped, explored the area around the Vieux Port and visited Starbucks. Daily. The stars were aligned for us as we basically made every right turn for our hotel by chance, ran into two groups of friends from ENSP within 2 hours of arriving, and being located ideally close to the port, shopping and Starbucks. It was just about a perfect weekend :)

Me in the Mediterranean 


Vieux Port

Dirty Beach

We found a bagel shop! It was kind of a disappointment, but fun nonetheless

Vieux Port again. I don't actually know that kid btw.

We could hardly contain our excitement

We asked for milk with our coffee- they filled up a cup and gave it to us like this. I found it funny.

Pretty Astrid on the tourist train up to Notre Dame de la Gare

the water was just beautiful

Approaching Notre Dame de la Gare

View from the top

View facing the ocean- it was just so breathtaking

Another church



I kept thinking how Jacob would have gone crazy over this beautiful refreshing-looking water


Up at Notre Dame de la Gare

A yummy seafood dinner

Vespa shot

2 comments:

  1. Wow! Jealous again! The water, food, and you look beautiful! Were you riding around on the Vespa or just modeling in front of it?

    love you!

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  2. Hi Caroline - I know it's been awhile since you were at ENSP, but I am considering attending and I'd love to get some info from you.

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