#France.

I once went to Carcassonne as a young boy. I remember being there with my mum, dad and sister on a visit on the way back from a family holiday in Spain.

My mum would have told you I have already been to the Eiffel Tower. She was pregnant with me when she visited it in 1966.

Today, I woke up in the port of Marseille in France, ready to go on a trip to Aix-en-Provence.

On Day 2 of my Costa Toscana Mediterranean cruise, I arrived in the historic port city of Marseille, France. Although my original shore excursion was cancelled, I embraced the opportunity to explore this vibrant coastal city on my own, and it turned out to be an enjoyable stop

I spent today on board the MSC Lirica, resting and trying to catch up on my sleep.