This is the last day of activities and sadly the day after tomorrow everyone will be leaving. We heard from Mr. Lujan this morning who spoke about our vision of the future in God's kingdom and how we reach that goal. Tonight we will also be having a bible study on the family.
Those of us who were able and interested took a bus and train to Toulon for the afternoon. Unfortunately the editor was unable to make this trip but here is a quick review of the city!
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From "The Lonely Planet" -
Initially a Roman colony, Toulon became part of France in 1481 – the city grew in importance after Henri IV founded an arsenal here. In the 17th century the port was enlarged by Vauban. The young Napoleon Bonaparte made a name for himself in 1793 during a siege in which the English, who had taken over Toulon, were expelled. The city was badly bombed in WWII, and languished for much of the second half of the 20th century until its current revival. It’s the birthplace of France’s beloved actor Raimu, the star of Marcel Pagnol’s 1931 classic, Marius.
Times are a’changin’ in Toulon. France’s second-largest naval port after Brest and the base for the French navy’s Mediterranean fleet, Toulon was a rough diamond compared to its glittering coastal counterparts. Then former French Government minister, and passionate local, Hubert Falco became mayor in 2002 and set about revitalising the city. The pedestrianised old town and the boat-filled port are starting to buzz with bars and restaurants. The opulent 1862 Opéra de Toulon, designed by Charles Garnier (the only other outside Paris) has been restored. And the polished place de la Liberté is fringed by newly planted palm trees.
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So tonight we begin the Last Great Day!
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