I traveled to Nice not knowing what to expect,
From Marseille I left, on my list,
it got a reject.
I met a woman and her 11 year old
daughter who lived in Nice
As well as a man and his 4-year
old son who was so sweet.
His name was Tom and he found a
grandma to sit next to,
He chatted continuously, read her
a book and told her what to do.
When he departed, he kissed
everyone goodbye,
Said he was happy to meet us and
then started to cry.
I got directions from a woman to
where my hotel was located,
All I had to do was cross the
street, go under the bridge and I was situated.
The Hotel Excelsior was exquisite
much to my surprise
Very much in French and modern
design.
I quickly checked in and went to
the beach,
It was about a fifteen minute
straight walk, not hard to reach.
Carnival starts March 4, so
preparations for the parade are just beginning,
Parade floats, costumes,
festivities are on the streets spinning.
The beaches in Nice are not sand
but rocks
Oh, what a disappointment, my
bum’s not padded enough, so I think not.
That night I wandered the streets
and ate at a bistro
So far I have not been impressed
with drink or the food.
I usually search for a food market
or store
And have fresh fruit and
vegetables to feel healthy once more.
I took a local train to Cannes and
Monaco to explore
Not much in Cannes when the film
festival is no more.
A very small town, except for the
cinema screens
Got to Monaco to see the palace of
the King,
Saw the daily changing of the
guards at the palace
Same place where lived Princess
Grace.
I went to the chapel to see her
and Prince Ranier’s grave
The same as as all the royal marriages took place.
From the castle high on the rock
above
You can see the town and the marina
cove.
The street around the castle are little markets & souvenir shops
I wanted lunch and decided to stop
In front of a crepeirre for lunch
Drizzled with Grand Mariner to pack a punch....mmmm!
Walked down the mountain to Monte
Carlo casino,
They all look the same to me like
Las Vegas or Reno.
The coastal bus ride was along the
cliffs above the sea,
It was relaxing and a wonderful
place to be.
I spent the evening going to a
bistro, buy a glass of wine, get free food
That is what I usually look for to
stretch my money and goods.
Some days it is quite tough
because I am traveling on a string,
But I will have to look back and
recall all the memories that it brings.
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