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Toulon, France
And the cruise begins. The ship is new and really well appointed- lots of bars, dining rooms pools etc. a running deck, fitness, casino, library etc. 3500 passengers but the ship is so big you never have a sense of crowding except at boarding and excursion days. Dressing up as "Where Wally" was a big hit with passengers and crew - good icebreaker. Today was wig day - aging rock stars, Kath and Kim and Marylin Monroe. We told people to brace themselves as one of t...