Two cars

Marignane (week 12)

The Peugeot at our place in Puyloubier (l) and the new Renault (r)

We bid a fond farewell to our Peugeot 308SW.  It took us across France and kept us supplied with food and entertained us since we arrived in July.  Due to the short-term lease system they have in France (a tax situation), we have to lease one car in Craig's name and another later in Yolanda's to cover the time we were here.  Therefore, the switch, made at the Marseille-Provence Airport.

It was a painless transition, the bulk of the time being spent by the Renault clerk explaining the features of the car (h spoke excellent English and provided what is rare in France - what we would call actual customer service!). Now we have a Renault Grand Scenic.  It is a little bigger and a little more upscale than the Peugeot, which means we'll have to get used to the new size in these small roads and parking spots (although, to be fair, it's only a few centimetres wider, much of the increased size it in its height).