The breeze in Marseille, called mistral, can be fierce, to say the least. Yet, the mistral helps explain the unusually sunny climate (2700 to 2900 hours of sunshine a year) and clarity of the air. And, no one worries about the wind. No, the wind is embraced! After all, it's the charm of Marseille. I love the freedom of spirit, not only in how people dress, but also in their attitude. I noticed it the moment I stepped in to the harbor area which was teeming with people, sm