Time seems to pass by much faster in the South of France. It's hard to believe I've been here for a week already! Nice is a very relaxed town and as a result I have been pretty damn lazy. It's easy for the days to slip by when all you're really doing is eating, drinking and sleeping.
My staple diet since arriving has been bread, cheese, chocolate and rose wine. I decided 'When in France, do as the French do!' ... so, as soon as I stepped foot in this country, I gave up on my gluten free, dairy free, sugar free diet. But I have to say, it's already starting to show! I really dont know how all of the French women manage to stay so slender and beautiful, it is an anomaly!
On the rare occasions this week, when it wasn't pouring with rain, I dragged myself out to do some exploring. It is very picturesque here - a beautiful, colorful, bustling town by the sea. It was sooo nice to smell the salty air again; my first time in 3 years, since leaving Australia. I realise I do miss it.
Nice has and interesting mix of old and new. You can get lost in the narrow winding streets of the old town, and feel as though you have stepped back in time, then suddenly, as you make your way through its maze, you can find yourself in the middle of the towns Arts/ Cultural centre, characterized by funky architecture, futuristic public art works and an ultra modern, super slick, tramway sytem.
Just next to this is the Zone Piedettonne, a large section of the city that is for pedestrians only. Its walkways, chequered with black and grey tiles, are a prime location for street performers and its surrounding areas are full of cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques. I can imagine that on a hot summers night, it must be trully magnifique!
And Spring is definitely in the air here in Nice. There is the sweet scent of blossoming flowers everywhere; this is such a refreshing change from Paris where the pungent odour of human pee seems to follow you where ever you go.
To be continued...
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