Following all of the excitement and emotions around Grant's 30th, I think we were both more than relieved to escape off to the French Riviera for a few days. Becoming beach bums was just what the doctor ordered.
Our first stop was Nice. We absolutely LOVED it here, and quickly realized we are definitely rock beach fans as opposed to sand. You might think we're crazy, but just think, with rocks, you don't end up taking the beach home with you (I hate finding sand everywhere for at least a week after we get home!), picnics on the beach are much more enjoyable (especially on a windy day!), and the water is crystal clear (no sand "dirtying" up the perfectly clear water). Have I convinced you yet? If not, take a look below ;)
Do you like our new hats?!
Beautiful, right?!
We spent most of our time on the beach in Nice, but ventured out into Old Nice in the late afternoon through to the evening. Wandering along the cours Saleya, with its many delicious restaurants, markets, shops, and street shows, kept us happily entertained.
Are you a mussels lover? If so, La Festival de la Moule is a MUST if you find yourself in Nice! All you can eat mussels et frites + you have around 11 different types of mussel sauces to choose from...we tried 4, and they were all to die for.
Americans. We're everywhere!
Grant in his happy place...European-style outdoor dining with red wine and cheeeeesy pizza!
Nice at night is just as stunning...
Piano concert on the beach!
Day trip out to Cap Ferrat...
Next up...our BIG night out in Monaco! We decided to dress the part here, and celebrate in style (James Bond style, to be exact :) ). First, we enjoyed dinner overlooking the harbor. Then, we were off to Monte Carlo to gamble away Grant's bday cash. We were good though, and actually left after doubling our money. Mom and Dad, aren't you proud of us?! hehe Unfortunately, no pictures are allowed inside the casino, which is a shame, since it's so grand (plus, some good people watching...just what you would expect, wealthy couples straight off of their massive yachts - the man about twice the age of his arm candy). Our favorite spot was out on the terrace in the private gambling area where the minimum bets were €500. Can you imagine? If only money really did grow on trees...
All dressed up!
Our last stop in the amazing Cote d'Azur was Antibes, where we wandered around the tiny, twisting streets of the city, and then planted ourselves on the beach one last time. Unlike us, we only managed to snap some pics of the sunset here - oops!
Yes, that's Buddha at the end of the dock
HAPPY 30TH G!
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