St. Raphael, the first day

We made our connection to the TGV with about 30 seconds to spare (jogging for the train is fun LOL). Fortunately, we were able to check into the very modest hotel early and got in a 2 hour nap.
We found a Monoprix and picked up fruit and cheese for tomorrow's hike. Also got a roll of packing tape to reinforce the cardboard box holding the hiking poles - it seemed very sad after the walk in the rain.

The town of St. Raphael is nice but we wandered into Frejus in the evening and thought the beaches there were great. It's clear that this place must be hopping in summer and is very attractive. Lots of resorty things to do without being tacky. Very nice.

We'd snacked on quiche and later a ham and cheese crepe as we tried to adjust to the time difference. The rest of the evening was reviewing the hike instructions for tomorrow and marking the map. It should be very interesting. There will be very little opportunity to ask for directions so if we screw up, it could turn out to be a rea"ly long day. They recommend that we carry 3 liters of water each. Hmmm. The weather forecast is for 16 degrees Celcius.
Wish us luck!