Toulon . . . Walking off the jetlag

Toulon has two identities. One is a French Riviera destination for beaches and fun. The other is a busy port and home for the French Navy. Some beautiful beaches on both sides of the port full of dull grey navy ships

As we were docked downtown, our plan for the day was to walk off the jet lag we knew would happen and check out the local cathedral, the Saturday local outdoor market and generally just getting our jet lagged little legs moving.

Of course, being in Provence, having a Rose Rest Stop was de rigeur

Quite a warm day, mid 30s so after a few hours we were back on board for a chill late afternoon

An easy day all in all, I spent some trying to geolocate the hills around the port that played such a pivotal roll in the rise to power of a previously unknown French army officer named Napoleon Bonaparte. You get Big Recognition in France when you play a pivotal role in defeating the British Royal Navy!

Apologies to Gordon👍

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