As soon as we stepped off a train, we were welcomed by a chorus of familiar voices of Provence -- cigales (cicadas).  The heat was pretty intense near the Alpes a few days ago but there was no sound of this creature there.  I think there must be an invisible line somewhere between Lyon and Marseille these insects wouldn't cross and they stay on the south side of it throughout summer.

St-Charles is a main train station of Marseille, the gateway to the land of sunshine and the Mediterranean.  Every time a TGV arrives here from north (Paris, Lyon), families with children, old couples, young backpackers... they come out, all looking ready for a fun time.  It's time for les vacances.


Marseille St-Charles

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Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 14 x 21 in.