There are days of good weather, and then there are days of *perfect* weather. And it was on such a perfect day, when we took a short trip off to the Île Saint-Honorat, a small island located just a mile off the coast of Cannes. Lushly green, this island was founded by monks in the early 5th century.
The short ferry ride to the island only took abut 15 minutes, and then it was as if we were transported back in time. There were no cars, and only dirt roads circled their way around the island. The views were stunning, and it was impossible to not snap picture after picture of pretty blue skies and clear Mediterranean waters. Which is a long way of saying... no more words, here come the photos!
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| A secluded getaway, it makes a person feel like an explorer from the past! |
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Centuries of water (though I am told the tides here are minimal) must have created
these strange rock formations. Or, you know, aliens. One of those. |
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| The lovely, quite cheery looking Lérins Abbey |
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| The waters of the Mediterranean are crystal clear! |
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| An eagle's eye view of the island, from atop the... fortress...? located on the island. |
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| Another view of the Abbey |
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| You can practically see the fish swimming, even from a distance! |
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Dozens of boats docked near the island, to enjoy the nice weather and peaceful
atmosphere! |
It only took us a couple hours to circle the entire island, and to have a leisurely lunch on one of the benches. It was a great way to spend a morning, though it seems like many people stayed to sunbathe on the rocks. It's easy to see, when looking at these pictures, why the south of France is such a tourist destination!
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