Sunday, May 6, 2012

Côte d'Azur the Magnificent




I looked out at the Mediterranean, as blue and clear as turquoise glass.

The pictures I’d seen of the French Riviera were incomparable to experiencing it firsthand.

Smooth surfaced rocks littered the shore. The coastline, an endless stretch of pure heaven, instantly reminded me of my love for the sea.

The beach brings summer, relaxation, happiness, and has always held a calming element for me for as long as I can remember. 

After four amazing months in Rome, this was my last trip before heading back to America.

I leafed through my salt kissed pages and entered the mind of the author while I lay out in the early May sun.
 
As we lounged on the beach I could hear French speakers mixed in with the occasional English speaker. Once in a while my ear would pick up Italian, which I am now accustomed to listening to.

The beach we were on is not far from the airport. We could see its lights in the distance. Our close proximity to Nice’s airport was also evident by the roaring engines flying overhead every 20 minutes or so.

I’m glad my last trip got to be with close friends in an absolutely beautiful location. Four months ago I never would have imagined I’d be sitting on the beach on the French Riviera. I kept picturing Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in “To Catch a Thief” because this is where part of the movie was filmed (I love classic films and it was exciting to visit a site where one was filmed).

Nice is definitely a place for my readers to add to their bucket-lists. It’s beautiful, peaceful, has amazing foods, breathtaking scenery and offers a glimpse into the glamorous and well-known French Riviera. 

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