Hello from the Cote d' Azur. (For once I'm on an English computer, so that o should be owith a ^, for all of you who are keeping up with my poor grammer and spelling.)
When I planned for this leg of the trip I knew that I wanted to see some part of the French Rivieria and that I needed a place between Venice and Barcelona. I picked a great spot. Nice is has been an excellent spot to relax for a bit, because I know that once I arrive in Barcelona and meet Ellen it will be a whirlwind eight day adventure before I board the plane!
My hotel location is amazing, just a short walk to the beach! So, I spent a great deal of time yesterday reading (HP VI again in preparation,) and writing in my journal on the beach. With my amazing travel sense I left my wallet and everything at home so with my key pined to me, I could get in the water! It is the brightest blue I have ever seen. The beach is rocks, not sand, and although my guidebook described how this could be unpleasant, it is actually great for traveling because it means no sand anywhere! Amazing!
The promenade, (which rather reminds me of some places in Southern California, perhaps I am just getting ready to think about moving,) is filled with pine trees and is beautiful at night. Also, my hotel is right next to the famous Hotel Negresco. I know some of you like to see if you can sneak into hotels to use the bathroom, but I haven't tried it with this one yet.)
Today I went to Monte Carlo in Monaco! (Thanks for the tip, Alicia.) I suppose I should have expected a super clean, chic place, but I thought it would be a little more 50's-esque. I found the Casino, but wasn't dressed to the standards of entering, and seeing that my funds are slowly going, it was probably good that I didn't spend the day gambling. For those of you who have seen me play poker, you will understand:) It was a picture perfect place, but it took me a while to find the area they push all the low price tourist outdoor cafes into for lunch. But guess what? I found a cheeseburger place... okay, call me lame, but I have been traveling for almost seven weeks, I deserve a cheeseburger. Also, I have noticed that I cannot keep track of what language I am supposed to be using anymore... I am so confused of where I am at what time anymore!!
Hopping on and off trains feels pretty routine now, I went to the station at Nice and to Monaco, (its own country, by the way,) and back without even really thinking!
I did have one first on this leg of the journey though... my laundry was going so well until now.
I have a new wardrobe of a greenish tint to an ivory color of shirts, underware, and even my new leggings! Well, at least I only have ten more days... and it was time for a change anyway:)
I still hope to take some time to update my blog with Prague, Vienna, and Venice... we'll see!
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