Spring in the South of France
We recently returned from an absolutely lovely vacation of ten days in France. I really think the trip could hardly have gone better! The weather was beautiful, except for one overcast and slightly rainy day, and it was a treat to be able to introduce Owen to my favorite country (I think he liked it, too :) ). Here are loads of photos and some stories from the first half of our trip, spent in the South of France. Marseille I had never been to Marseille before, and had had the city in mind as a place to explore since I first lived in France years ago. I'm happy that we decided to make the trip there! Marseille is rough-around-the-edges, gritty, filled with history, and quite beautiful in being enveloped by all of that. When walking around the Vieux Port, you can almost see and hear the chaos of the port 150 years ago - sailors, fishermen, big sailing ships, small boats, merchants, and travelers from near and far. Seeing as Marseille plays a major role in one of my favorite