Early Morning in the Gulf of St Tropez

This morning I went down to the beach early, as dogs are not allowed on after 8 am in the summer. At present we have My friend Mark's dog Lady staying with us so off I went with the pair.

On arriving I looked up the Gulf and in the mist could see about 40 Super Yachts moored off St Tropez. Normally the gulf is empty but in mid summer it is the place to be for the very wealthy.

More amazingly was the sight of two hot air balloons over the Gulf. One was very low over the Marine de Cogolin marina and the other a few hundred feet above. They came together and I know that the blue one belongs to a guy in Grimaud, our village, who also has a Bugatti Veyron.

I would love to know who he is as it is my wife's dream to go up in a hot air balloon!!

Mr.L. 10/07/2011

The best time of the day at the Nartelle beach, Sainte Maxime

Just got home from an evening swim down at the Nartelle Beach. This has to be the best time of day for it, Andrew and Lady thinks so too.

Snorkeling around Sainte Maxime

One of Andrews friends took this great photo of him snorkeling up near Monaco last Sunday.I think its time to get my mask and flippers on too, no photos though, I don't look quite as good in my Calvin Kleins as Andrew does!!

Snorkeling tips

Para-surfing by Mark

Along the coast road about 20 minutes from our house is a stretch of beach between Saint Aygulf and Port Frejus. On windy days loads of para-surfers hit the waves. One day I would seriously like to give this a go, maybe when it’s warmer…..and I’m fitter!!