We only have one full day to play in Nice. There are lots of options. Have a long lunch at the marina? Visit the shopping district? Stroll down the Promenade des Anglais? Visit the flower market in Cours Salaya? I don’t know. We’ll just have to see… Continue reading “One Day to Play in Nice, France”
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Early-Morning Entertainment in Nice, France
On our first morning in Nice, France. I was awakened by workmen across the street from our hotel. They had started early, but they couldn’t get much done. There was un problème. Continue reading “Early-Morning Entertainment in Nice, France”
Happy Hour in Nice
It’s happy hour in Nice, France. Or as they say here, Le Happy Hour. People are out and about, strolling up and down the walk-streets in this pedestrian-only area. Tables are filling up as people settle in. Wine and beer are flowing, and I see more than a few martinis. And why not? Just about everyone here is on vacation. Continue reading “Happy Hour in Nice”
Nice – A Favorite Destination
With a name like “Nice,” how could this city on the French Riviera not be a great place to visit? We’ve been here a few times. It’s great to discover new places when traveling, but returning to a favorite destination is fun, too. Continue reading “Nice – A Favorite Destination”
Au Revoir, South of France!
Ah oui. The time has come to say “au revoir” to the South of France. But why? Do we really have to go home? Why can’t we just stay here? I could get a job in a vineyard or a bakery. We could eat freshly-baked bread each morning and wash down lunch with rose. But then there would be no more travel letters. Non. C’est l’heure de partir. Continue reading “Au Revoir, South of France!”
La Promenade des Anglais
Sometimes, when I wake up for the first time in a new place, I don’t completely remember where I am. Then I open the curtains, look outside, and remember. In this case, I opened the curtains to see palm trees, the blue Mediterranean sea sparkling in the morning sun, and the Promenade des Anglais. “Oh yeah – we’re in Nice!” Continue reading “La Promenade des Anglais”
Sacré Bleu! – Le Côte d’Azur
Ah, oui. Le Côte d’Azur. The French Riviera. Land of luxury. Playground of the rich and famous. We’ve just arrived. Perhaps we’ll see how the other half lives, albeit from a distance. Probably a very great distance! Our plan is to get acquainted with Nice, then use it as our home base for day-trips to nearby places like Monaco and Saint Paul de Vence. Allons! (Let’s go!) Continue reading “Sacré Bleu! – Le Côte d’Azur”
