Blogs from Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe - page 13

InterAct, a group of French students who help out the international students, organized a bus tour of the city of Marseille for us. Unfortunately I forgot my camera, but I plan to return on a sunnier day to redocument the trip. We saw some beautiful architecture and churches. Marseille is such a huge city, well developed and inhabited. The bus tour was amazing. I was able to meet many new students from all over the world also studying abroad, as well as make friends with the other seven students from San Diego State. After the tour, a group of SDSU students along with a group of Latin American students (all became friends) and stayed in downtown Marseille. We all helped eachother get monthly bus passes because the city has a very great bus system that brings ... read more

In an attempt to replace my devastating memories of Australia's defeat to England with happier recollections, I again headed to Marseille - this time by plane - for Renee's 29th birthday celebrations. I am happy to report success! A crew of 8 of us stayed in an awesome villa at Carry le Rouet, about half an hour from Marseille itself. The villa had great views across the Med to Marseille itself. Luckily for the rest of us, Rich and Rhona (who flew in from Frankfurt - we are such an international crew) had arrived early and sussed out the way to the villa (and Rich had got his desire to drive the wrong way round roundabouts out of his system). Also luckily -despite a late arrival in Carry le Rouet - we managed to find a ... read more

well ... the rugby didn't exactly turn out as expected, but i suppose that's part of the problem ... expecting victory, when it should be fought for and won. heart will get you most of the way. the wallabies and the all blacks didn't have the heart. on a brighter note, my luggage has finally arrived, and my all black gear can come out some time ... the all blacks will always be a great team no matter what people say about the world cup. will be out tomorrow looking for some fiji paraphernalia to wear! who would have thought? marseille - what a place. it was heaving today with many many rugby supporters form everywhere. heavens know what it is going to be like in paris next week, especially with the blues in the semi ... read more

Marseille, September 20-23, 2007... read more

Today was our last full day so we had decided to try and fit in as much as possible. First of all we walked up to the Palais De Longchamps, it had good reviews in tourist guides as a large animal park and tribute to the water gods. We got lost and found the side entrance. We were disappointed we had even bothered going there as the park was devoid of animals as it was under construction. Fortunately we found the fountains at the front entrance which were worth the walk. We had about 3 million photos in front of them (Nicola and Jaimee's boyfriend Joel have a joke that Jaimee and I take photos of any fountains we see, sadly they are probably right, I think I have a problem). Next on the cards was ... read more