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Virtual cruise Lyon to Avignon and Arles

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StarDreamer Fri 10-Jun-22 12:12:57

Virtual cruise Lyon to Avignon and Arles

Mollygo Fri 24-Jun-22 12:44:00

CaravanSerai
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CaravanSerai Fri 24-Jun-22 09:39:13

We've not had a sing song for a few days.

Flaunting our wrinkly bodies and eating our ice cold lollies
Thongs ain’t wot they used to be
We're grans in scant bikinis and drinking vodka martinis
Thongs ain’t wot they used to be

There used to be trains
Not very quick, got you from place to place
But now there's just jams, twenty miles thick
Stay in the South of France, we’re sailing …

MawtheMerrier Fri 24-Jun-22 08:58:43

But just to prove anything Le Levant (and I feel there should be a joke in there too) can do, Glasto can do better!
Somebody’s going to need the calamine tonight!

ixion Fri 24-Jun-22 08:55:29

Thongs aren't what they used to be Maw

MawtheMerrier Fri 24-Jun-22 08:54:46

I find thongs too uncomfortable - big knickers for me!

ixion Fri 24-Jun-22 08:52:59

Well, I'm up early (no need to dress at all formally) and am first at the gangplank ready for the off.
I see there is a crowd gathering already for Le Levant.
Think I'll skip the conducted tour, if that's OK?
Make my own way there, follow the thong...

Joseanne Thu 23-Jun-22 19:58:32

That looks nice. If we mix up the letters of Hyeres we almost get "sherry". Or is that Jerez? Wrong country. The heat and pastis (not pastry) at the Lido have gone to my head.

Nice photos by the way. I'm going to dig out a real one or two (2019 trip) to reminisce, (clothes on). I might post here, so watch this space!

CaravanSerai Thu 23-Jun-22 19:45:39

Tomorrow's itinerary as I may not get a chance to post this then.

We will be heading just a short distance along the coast to drop anchor near the pretty and historic market town of Hyères and the adjacent Golden Isles of Port-Cros, Le Levant and Porquerolles, (I feel there’s a bacon bap joke in there somewhere if someone can think of it.)

A local guide will welcome us and give a short talk entitled: From Napoleon to Naturism or, as the girls giggling in the back row call it: From Boney to Bottoms. Note: one photo some viewers might find offensive ... or very nice.

You will be delighted to hear that on Le Levant it is permitted to walk naked everywhere except for the harbour and the village square. Fellow guests are requested to keep an eye on Brünnhilde for public order violation.

Back onboard for calamine lotion and cocktails at 19:00 hours.

ixion Thu 23-Jun-22 18:53:48

I am so chilled, Joseanne as to be positively horizontal.

Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.

MawtheMerrier Thu 23-Jun-22 18:46:46

So what if the baggage handlers/traindrivers/ ground staff go on strike in July.
I ain’t budging from here EVER ???

Joseanne Thu 23-Jun-22 18:04:23

Le Lido de Toulon is doing happy hour on its private beach now. Chill.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 23-Jun-22 13:34:55

Do let us know if you need any help.

ixion Thu 23-Jun-22 13:33:10

Perhaps I should employ both on the beach this afternoon?
Like bees round a honeypot 'n' all that.

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Joseanne Thu 23-Jun-22 13:30:17

It's a close run thing ... reeking of gauloises or garlic. ?

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 23-Jun-22 13:28:33

Thanks for the advice ixion but I think I stopped being his type a good many years ago! Perhaps he should beware of me!?

ixion Thu 23-Jun-22 13:27:53

He does look surprised to have seen you too...

ixion Thu 23-Jun-22 13:25:34

Beware the nice looking chappie who reeks of Gauloises, GSM.
He preys on attractive young things, luring them onto the hiking trails with promises of a good hike.
Respectfully you suggest that you tell him to take one himself.
Give him a mo and he'll be into your bank account (or worse).

Joseanne Thu 23-Jun-22 13:21:19

Snap ixion, surprised I didn't bump into you!
I did however bump into Jonny Wilkinson who was visiting his old Toulon squad and topping up his tan. Love a man with big rugby shoulders and knees!

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 23-Jun-22 13:17:29

After le shopping ?, a delicious salade and more than one glass, hic, I’m on the cable car. Wonderful views. Will let you know if I spot Brunhilde, probably avec un gendarme. ?

ixion Thu 23-Jun-22 13:16:31

Well, what a lovely morning?
Just nipped back to dump these carrier bags, you can ogle the brand names if you like and to slip into something more appropriate for the beach this afternoon?. My feet are killing me?.
Had a fantastic trip on the Téléphérique. Sadly my vertigo caught me unawares but I was able to cling on to a very nice young man who assisted me. Felt it churlish to point out that his aroma of Gauloises was quite overpowering despite the wave of nostalgia which swept over me, only to be replaced by a wave of nausea.
Rejected his offer of "companionship" (I mean 'oh pleease'?) on the hiking trails.

Then off to the Posh Shops (note prominently strewn dress bags). Decided I was sadly lacking in the designer pooch department. I have the requisite sac à main, was wondering when GSM's canine pal was going to be ready joining us??
Enjoy your afternoon, sun lounger awaits⛱
A bientôt.

MawtheMerrier Thu 23-Jun-22 10:00:52

Perfick! ??????

CaravanSerai Thu 23-Jun-22 09:38:09

Good morning campers. New day, new broom.

First, an apology to our guest who, last night, had to use the old broom to sweep Gerard Hoffnung from her commodious chamber. He’d been enjoying a French widow since 1958 and, quite frankly, looked a tad worn.

On the upper deck, guests are enjoying a breakfast of coffee, croissants and a bucket of Bucks Fizz with the captain. Following this, she we will be cruising at altitude in a south-easterly direction from Marseille, past the Parc National de Calanques, on course for Toulon by noon.

Those who wish to faire le shopping may wish to visit the Galerie Lafayette on Boulevard de Strasbourg where you will find Gucci, Hermès, Dior, Chanel and other old couturiers. For those in the cheaper seats, next door is le Poundland where new couturier, Brogan from Sewing Bee, will be demonstrating how to make a non-folding ballgown from bits of old neoprene and chicken wire.

Those who enjoy the visual arts will be spoilt for choice in Toulon. Those who prefer altitude-sickness may take the cable car to the top of Mont Faron for a panoramic view of the city where you may spot Brünnhilde being arrested for whatever she has done today.

As the weather looks set to be fine all day, back on board for cocktails at 19:00 before more alfresco dining and a raid on the commodious wine fridge. Menu to be announced.

Germanshepherdsmum Thu 23-Jun-22 09:26:12

With Fanny, yes. Nobody else!

ixion Thu 23-Jun-22 09:21:56

Budge up along that sun deck, everyone.
Fanny's coming on board later!
Are we willing to share that rather gorgeous ship's medic??

Mollygo Thu 23-Jun-22 07:48:50

St Tropez - the healthiness of a real Salade Niçoise and a white wine in the hot sun! Aah!

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