Part III: The Cote d'Azur

This was the part of our trip where we planned on relaxing, eating, and playing at the beach. The vacation, within the vacation, if you will. We stayed in Villefranche-sur-Mer, at the same hotel Jeff and I stayed at on our honeymoon. Here's the view from our balcony.

And the waterfront promenade where we frequented an excellent gelateria.

We ate at this restaurant twice during our stay. The children who lived nearby came out to play and gave Jada and Marley balloons.
We were able to walk to this beach from our hotel. We spent LOTS of time there!

We walked around, shopped, and ate in Eze. It was just a short bus ride from Villefranche.

Jeff and I decided to walk down the sea-view trail (about a 45 minute hike). Marley kept busy by pointing out all the things he could see (boat, sky). Poor kid couldn't see much back there.

Another day, Jeff and I hiked along the Cap d'Ail trail. Marley pretty much slept the whole time. We stayed in a hostel here the very first time we visited France in 1999. Walking along this trail and seeing the hostel brought back lots of fond memories.
And of course, we had to go into Nice. We visited a lovely park overlooking the city (complete with jugglers). We walked through old Nice and I was reminded how much I really enjoy that part of the city.

It was a wonderful five days on the coast, followed by a hellish journey home. And here we are! Thanks for bearing with me though my v-e-r-y drawn out recap of our trip!