Up and out by 09:30, walked 15 minutes to the station to catch the train to Monaco. Walked back to the hotel after being told that there was a strike so most trains weren’t running. The French do like a strike – I think this one was because water is wet or something.
Thought to get the bus instead, but the station was a bit of a walk so decided to stay in Nice today. The weather was fabulous again.
Walked along the promenade again. Saw a place that had a breakfast for 10.9 euro but walked around the corner and found the same thing for 5.9. Toast, croissant, coffee and orange juice.
Walked about and found the main shopping strip, went up and down but didn’t buy anything. Walked to the Place Messena and then into old Nice – very pretty.
Today I had a craving for a burger, so found a place next to the market. There were lots of people around, it was very busy. The prices here are pretty steep – most meals are over 20 euro. Maybe I won’t retire here.
Carried on, went up a hill with a great view over the beach, then along the marina trying to decide which multi million dollar yacht to buy. Thought I’d wait until Monaco, I think the yachts are better there.
Feeling a bit tired, went back to the hotel for a while.
Watched some tv (again), then out for another walk, just enjoying the atmosphere and stopping for a beer. There are some museums and a Chagall gallery, but I don’t feel like museums today so will give them a miss. Didn’t like the Chagall exhibition in Paris much anyway. Didn’t feel hungry so went back to the hotel without eating (watched more tv).
Decided to go and see Iron Man 3, even though the English version didn’t start till 22:25. I thought there wouldn’t be many there since it had been showing all day in French, but it was packed with bloody teenagers. They’ll all be asleep in class tomorrow.
Walked back to the hotel, didn’t get mugged, got back around 01:00.