Sunday, April 4, 1976, Nice, France
By the time the train arrived in Nice yesterday, I had become friendly with Jim and Randy, the couple from California who shared my cabin on the train. They, like me, had bought a Eurail pass, and even though their agenda is different than mine, they are traveling by train throughout Europe for a month. From Nice they are going to Paris; I am heading to Rome.
When we were saying our goodbyes at the train station, Randy asked that since I was traveling alone, would I like some company while exploring Nice. At first, I almost said no--that's my tendency; go it alone--but I'm glad I said yes, instead. When we got off the train we walked with baggage (whew!) to a cafe where we searched through our books for the cheapest place to stay with the best accommodations. The Central Hotel, 10 rue de Suisse got our business. My room is $7.50. No bath but a sink and bidet. Also a double bed.
Spending yesterday with Jim and Randy was wonderful. They laugh a lot and laughter was just what I needed. We walked everywhere. We walked up a big hill to an old castle overlooking the city and then headed north to see Roman ruins. I didn't know that there were Roman ruins in Nice, but, then again, there's a lot I don't know. Later in the day it rained--we tried to hitchhike with no luck--but it didn't stop us at all. Jim found an umbrella and all three of us tried to crowd under it. I put a bandana on my head and we all carried on as if we weren't getting drenched.
This afternoon we are going to see the castle where Grace Kelly lives with her Prince. I have a bit of a sore throat; I hope that doesn't mean I'm getting sick.
Jim, Randy and me on the French Riviera
Nice, France
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