Lunch in the street of Martigues

Roland Garros

David is keeping in touch with the tennis scores even though he is not in Paris watching the matches.

Host families

Jonathan and his host family in Martigues watching windsurfers.

Windsurfing

The team learned more about the sport of windsurfing at a small beach outside of Martigues.  A Rotary member's son-Jean Baptiste-can be seen in this picture.  He is ranked as the 13th best windsurfer in the world and the 2nd best in France.  

Helping for a Rotarian charity event!

Ellen and Jonathan helped hang rotary banners for a charity event which benefits the cure of a rare disease for two children.

LyondellBasell, a petro-oil refinery

Our guide to the petroleum oil plant took a photo of the team in front of the entrance of company.  Max, a biochemist at LyondellBasell gave us a indepth tour of the plant which was informative for each of us.

Ellen gives history lesson....

We attended a rotary meeting Thursday evening in Martigue and the members and guests watch as Ellen gives a history lesson on French and American connections.

Posing like Flamingos!

On Thursday, the team took a moment to imitate the flamingos that live in the natural santcuary in Carmargue.  Pictured with us is Pierre-Badere,  Marcel and Josie who are bird enthusiasts. 

Regatta in Marseille

The team saw the sailboats coming into the marina at Marseille. They were practicing for the Audi Regatta which is being held this weekend.

Movies in Martigues

We visited Prosper's house and watched a movie about the Rose Bowl. He has a collection of films and projectors which will be used to open a new museum.

Exchanging of the banners

Members of the team exchanged banners with the Martigues Etang-de-Berre.

Futbol with the family

After dinner, members of the team got to play futbol (soccer) with their host families.

Coast of Marseille

Our host Rotarians enjoying the sun on our boat trip off the coast of Marseille!

Ancient Ruins

Bridget in front of three layers of ancient ruins!

Host families

Another look at our host families! Good times....good times! Just like home. :)

Oh la la

This is a veiw of the 50th anniversary celebration from a distance. An incredible experience. Once again, you might be able to see the statue of Augustus.

Oh la la!!

The celebration was first class and included opera singers.

Our hosts in Orange

Mireille and Christian coordinated the team's visit while staying in Orange and Avignon. They are a wonderful couple!

Orange Rotary Club

The team was invited to the 50th anniversary celebration of the Orange Rotary Club. The event was held in the Antique Theater (you might be able to see a statue of Augustus in the background).

The French National Anthem

The team sang our national anthem only after being challenged by our hosts.

Exchanging of Banners

The Cave

The team went on a tour of a cave to learn more about how wine is made. Here the team poses with hosts of the Orange + Cqrpentra Rotary Club.

Visiting

The team was invited to the home where the father of Nortadomus lived just outside of Les Beax. The home is listed as a historic property.