Eventually through security at least it meant I didn’t have long to wait before my flight was called and I made my way to the gate and onto the plane. We were all closed up and ready to go around 15 minutes early, but then went on a long wander around the airfield at Heathrow meaning we didn’t reach the end of the runway for nearly 45 minutes.
A comfortable and smooth journey later, and a stunning final approach along the Marseille coast, we landed, cleared immigration and customs and a short while later I was on the shuttle bus to the centre of town.
From the station I walked the mile or so, thankfully all downhill, to the hotel – making a mental note that on the way back I’d use the tram and metro, even if it did take longer.
After checking in and dropping my stuff off I headed out of the hotel for a quick wander around the old port area near the hotel, taking in some of the key sights, before heading back to the hotel and turning in for the night.
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