No GPS, No problem

Meghann came in from Denmark for the weekend to hang out with me while the boys were in Spain for Jérôme's bachelor party. :-)


Meghann in the Partner on the way home from our failed outing to the beach at Port Saint-Louis.
We (Michel, me, Rémy) decided that on Megh's first day we'd take her to the beach to hang out. Unfortunately, there was so much wind that it felt like hanging out in a sandstorm. I've never had that much sand on my body/in my hair ever... well, except for when you're little and at the beach and you think its fun to intentionally bury yourself in the sand.


Me, just after Michel decided to dowse me in water from the driver's seat. He's such a sweetheart, my cousin.


Beach Attempt #2 (at Sausset-Les-Pins): A greater success... even though the water was FREEZING.


A photo from the beach, that you can't really see in the background.


A better view of the beach at Sausset


Me, Marie-Thé, and Jean-Pierre made Meghann try some French cheeses. Needless to say, she wasn't a big fan. C'est dommage.


Girls night. Had to profit from the fact that the boys were in Spain. You know the saying, 'while the cat's away...'


Our day of shopping and walking around Aix-en-Provence.


In front of one of the main fountains in Aix. Along the Cour Mirabeau, there are fountains all down the center, that, I believe, date back to the Romans (well, if not, the idea does). Actually, one of the fountains (the big one covered in moss that I didn't post a picture of) does date back to the Romans and is notable as the water is hot (34ºC).


Aix's Hôtel de Ville (i.e. City Hall)


The main fountain in Aix, at La Rotonde. It's very cool as its in the middle of a round-about.


Another pretty fountain by La Rotonde where we parked



Megh wanted a photo of the sign, so we stopped and put on our flashers. Went very well, even though we had to wave some people on who wanted to stop and help us. Yay nice people.


I introduced Megh to the famous pain au chocolat... delicious. One can't visit the Hexagon without some delicious viennoiserie.

Anyways, it was a very enjoyable visit. I'm so glad she could make it to see a bit of Provence, as I'm a huge fan.

Furthermore, I had a big success in that Rémy's GPS died (battery) and I successfully navigated us to Aix-en-Provence and then back home again. After 4 months, I'm getting my bearings.