7 Nov

 Left Faucon. Drove to Digne via a few little stops.

Bought a baguette for the train trip that turned out to be a bus then a train cause they were doing some work on the lines.i bought 

2.5 ish hrs down the mountains, following a river and ravine, through tunnels, past little villages and cute little train platforms.

Arrived at Nice and walked to hotel which is ok...good location.

Walked down to waterfront. Sand on beach a recent phenomenon due to a storm. Nice is beautiful.

Walked through old town area, narrow streets, little 'squares'. Bought a pair of local-made earrings. Chose a bar with outdoor seats that seemed fairly lively and had an aperol spritz, then a st germain sprize. Came with a little bowl of olives.

Found a good looking place for dinner and walked there through Coeut de Nice. Neon figures sitting on poles, a tram, fancy, decorative buildings and sweeping, open boulevards.

Walked a bit further North than most of the trendy places. Our restaurant Tchitchou was small and felt family--owned. They gave us a little glass of champaigne to start. We shared a marinated grilled capsicum starter with heaps of crushed garlic on it and some little olives. Then Klyte had prawns and I had stuff sardines. They were amazing. For dessert I had a creme caramel. I have often been disappointed with these as they can be insipid and flavourless. This came bathed in a sauce that tasted of burnt golden syrup. It was fantastic.

16, 195 steps

10.89 km