Pork Rolls

Ok we don’t know how to pronounce Porquerolles so this little picturesque island off the coast of Toulon has become affectionately called Pork Rolls. It is so comfortable coming back to a port that I have been to before. I know where everything is and the spaces available for visiting boats. It is here that Napoleon rested his most honored troops and occupied the fortress at the top of the hill. We rode bikes around the island and up to the fort. It is a massive structure with walls 12’ thick and a commanding view. Many French come over to these islands for a weekend getaway. It was a great place to kick back for a couple of days and enjoy the sun and the sea.

The next morning we head across the waters to Toulon. We had strong winds and good sailing. We plan to spend just the night there. Toulon is a huge city with a large navy presence. In fact it is the largest navy port for the French on the Mediterranean. I like this port because there is a Carrefour store a short distance from the port. Carrefour is a large Wal-Mart type chain in France. There are not many big stores in Europe and it is a treat to go to just one place and find merchandise that I have not seen anywhere else in Europe. The groceries are discounted and with a large selection, it makes a great place to stock up on supplies. We only spend the night in Toulon.