On our last day in Provence we returned to Cassis and caught a boat tour into the Calanques. These are small narrow fjord-like bays off the Mediterranean sea around Cassis and Marseille, France. The cliffs rise 1000 feet out of the water and are popular with rock-climbers. The water was several beautiful shades of blue, the cliffs are white.
After our boat trip we picked up picnic things from a local grocery and headed down to the beach at Cassis. There is little sand on the beaches there, mostly small pebbles and rocks. For one last time we wanted to dip our toes in the clear blue water of the Mediterranean. Tom didn't do any nail polish.
We took one last drive up the steep little road to the top of the cliffs overlooking Cassis and wandered around taking pictures. We wanted the images to last a long time. We have never seen such beautiful blue water from so high.
We found a great little restaurant in Aix, called Pasta Cosy. Great food and a great owner. It was Candy's birthday so everyone in the restaurant sang Happy Birthday (in French). And, for dessert, a kiss from Fabien!
And now, back to Paris!
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