Cassis et ses Calanques

[ellarien]

Today was the conference excursion to the little coastal town of Cassis, not far from Marseilles. The day included a boat ride to view some spectacular limestone cliffs and the inlets -- believed to be drowned river valleys -- known as the Calanques. The weather was lovely in the morning; in the afternoon, as we were turned loose to wander the harbor and surrounding streets after a lavish lunch, it clouded over and even rained a bit.

There are more pictures at the Flickr set.

Comments

[lapswood.livejournal.com]

Great shot! How long are you in France for?

[ellarien]

Thanks! I'll be back in England on Saturday, and I don't expect any more photographic opportunities like that before I leave!

[heleninwales.livejournal.com]

It looks beautiful there. The cliffs are definitely spectacular and I love the greeny-blue of the sea.

It's turned cloudy and wet here too, though we shouldn't complain because we need the water.

[ellarien]

Thanks! It was hot and sunny again here today -- not that I saw much of it, as I've been in the conference center all day.