Sunday, August 11, 2024

French Riviera Escapades

Middle of June was quite hot in Nice and it was apt to roam around the favorite city tourists wanted to roam every summertime. I was lucky to be here and I gladly like it. 

After spending three days at Aix-en-Provence with my friends living there, my hunger for their company was already quenched and we spend endless days and nights reminiscing our friendship from ten years ago. It was a bittersweet reunion and I liked it.

Taking a Flixbus going to Nice was the most convenient for me but other alternative like the train was only pretty much handy but I opted for the bus. It was a smooth ride.

Checking in at Exupery Hostel was a breeze and I immediately settle din. I met a guy from Canada and we immediately clicked well. I dropped my luggage at the room and then I started to roam Nice. The city was old but fashionable. A lot of tourists but it's still manageable to roam at. 

I started at the main square where the Apollo Fountain was and  then went to the market to browse the stalls and then headed to the beach which was crowded with tourists. It was hot in that afternoon and breezy at the seaside. I walked  to the other side and saw the marina there then I came back to take the stairs for a scenic view of the beach and the city. I took a lot of pictures and they walked around the vicinity.

After the stroll, I decided to go back to the hostel to freshen up and then went out to find a decent dinner at the market street. I had a grilled dorade and white wine. It was a sumptuous dinner indeed. I went back to the hostel after that and rested for the next day activities.