The train rides from Cinque Terre to Nice involved a few connections, layovers, but managed to get us into the village around 2pm. Not too shabby and left us enough time to wander around Nice and discover a few good deals in the many stores that lined the streets. Our hostel was close to the train station and an easy 15 minute walk from the water which we visited for dinner. It was nice to be back in France and able to practice a little more of our rusty French.
Heather went for a beautiful run along the waterfront before we set out to do some serious relaxing. We even splurged and purchased lounge chairs, or “transats,” and a space on the stony beach. Lather on sunscreen, soak up rays, wipe sweat off brow, flip over, soak up rays, cool down with a swim, and repeat. Our day was as indulgent and idle as we could manage. We managed to sneak in some bites of fresh fruit event though picnics were strictly forbidden on our private, restaurant-backed beach. When we couldn’t bear the sun and stillness any longer we threw on some respectable outfits and made way to the swanky Monte Carlo casino in Monaco. Entry to the casino requires a day pass (or week/month/year/life membership) and minimum bet starts at 75 Euro. We decided to bet on something less risky and took a gamble on some new gelato flavours. JACKPOT!!!! We walked around the beautiful gardens, enjoyed some wine from Provence overlooking the marina, and took note of the glamorous cars that inhabited the city.
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