South of France - May 1981
We stayed on a Camping International site on Presqu-Ile-de-Giens. Long coach trip there but all camping equipment was provided. The site was very crowded, with no space between the tents, but we had a good time. Spent several days exploring the local area and went on trips to Toulon and the Verdon Gorge
Looking towards Carqueiranne. The campsite is among the trees in the foreground
Pete relaxing - yes, the tents were very close together
Jen on the campsite
A view from Giens towards Hyeres
View to the SE and Ile du Grand Ribaud and Ile de Porquerolles
Sunset
We went to Toulon where we took the cable car up Mount Faron
From the cable car you could walk up to the peak (584m)where there was a small zoo and the obligatory tourist shop
Jen and a friend admire the view
Looking down on Toulon
La Tour Fondue - the remains of a defensive fort on Presqu-Ile-de-Giens
Jen and Val near La Tour Fondue
Jen on the beach
A windsurfer in the bay
Val swam out towards this boat
We went on a coach trip to the Gorges du Verdon where the river Verdon has carved out spectacular scenery
There were several stops to admire the scenery
The gorge is about 25 kilometres long and up to 700 metres deep
Collapsed limestone scenery
Jen took this picture of us
The impressive Pont de Chauliere over the river Artuby
Another view
At times the road went through tunnels
Lac de Sainte Croix Reservoir
At this village, we were expected to buy our souvenirs
The golden star over Moustiers Sainte Marie. Legend has it that the star was first suspended by a crusader in the tenth century. Moustiers is also famous for its pottery
Lac Sainte Croix
Jen and Val on a pedalo near the campsite
Isn't splashing fun!!
