This morning we took the local bus to Marseilles - 30min ride cost of 11euro for 2. Great town along the sea with a great harbor and cliffs plunging in the blue sea. Had a great lunch - wasn't sure what I was ordering but what I received was great. A whole grilled sea bass fish that the waitress filleted at the table - she took the head off and removed the bones with precision - amazing service.

We wandered around the town and came across the market - the freshest produce u have seen puts our organic food to shame bought some chicken potatoes salad for our dinner on the terrace of our hotel. It wad a great spot to listen to the noise of the town - ambulances car traffic children playing - while looking over rooftops and seeing into people's balconies. Tres bien!

Walking around the town of Aix early morning it has a seaside village feel - lots of European travellers - bars cafes

We left saint remy st 8am on our way to Aix en Provence. First go at driving on the auto bahn paul is having a great time driving 130km - 1hr drive smooth without any problems. Entering toll booths an experience as you need to be in the correct lane for change or card - we made it in the end.

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