Nice, France

Yesterday we left my home country and took the train into Nice. It was a 4 hour train ride thru the mountains. We were nto sure when we wouuld arrive and made a mad dash when we looiked out the window and realized that we were in Nice!!

It is such a vibrant and colorful city with many lights. There was also many chinese restaurants! Interesting I thought. We took the futuristic tram up to our hostel and then headed back into the old city as they called it
We walked aroiund and played on the rociky beach of the mediterranean. I understand now why when there are pictures of celeb's in the french riveria they are all on yachts. the beach is really rocky! it was like bath water though. so warm and not any waves.

Then we walked around by the water looking for a french place to eat. We were stopped by these two french girls who unexpectedly helped us out with a place to eat. we turned the corner and all of these restaurants appeared. they told us which ones to stay out of becuase they have rat probelms...'\\\

We found a nice french place to eat and had a gormet dinner of stuffed veggies chicken. red mullet fish and a great dessert of chocolate cake!!!
we walked around some more and took pictures of the buildings and fountains. it is a really posh area and since we didnt hae our louis vuittons with us, we most likely were not getting into any clubs that night.

we came back to the hostel, no one else checked in and so we had the room to ourselves,,and there was a band playing outside, they were playing covers....wonderwall was one of them I found that a little humorous.
we tried to teach ourselves some french but it was a pity as we dont hae the accent at all

today we are enjoying a quick breakfast and heading back on the train to Barcelona! we should arrive sometime this evening as it is about a 7 hour train ride...along the sea.

au revoir!

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Unknown said…
Bonjour Marcella! It sounds like you are having a wonderful trip! It's exciting that you are getting to see so many beautiful places! I can't wait to see the pictures. I am jealous of all the amazing food you are eating too! Take care!
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