It has only been 2 weeks and I feel like I have been here for a long time. I guess my bank account can kind of relate to me. There has been enough memories and stories these past weeks that I can tell for months. However, we won't go there for various reasons. Besides, I would prefer to keep this post PG 13 at the worst.(Just being honest) This past weekend was incredible as we went to Monaco and Nice. There was nothing negative that I could say about Nice, other than, I could not float in the water. It's because I'm black so it's justifiable, just google it if you don't believe me. I can swim....just can't float!
Glass of white wine makes everything great
Halfway through out the day after I got my amazing tan on, we got real hungry. You can't have a blast and be somewhat on a vacation in one of the best beaches in Europe on an empty stomach! That was a mouth full.....get it?.....okay bad joke. Regardless, we had to try out some Nicene food and we didn't have to look far. The only name I could remember is Mussels and Fries, which was very délicieux! But that was nothing compare to the rest of the things we had. Sorry, I wish I could tell you all the names, but all I remember was this, they were really good, and too bad you didn't get to eat with us. ;)
I wish you guys could see this with your own eyes
After the food we got the chance to hike the hill of this amazing waterfall. In terms of cardio, I was in shape back in Colorado, but with my time in France, I can see why obesity is not an issue! You walk EVERYWHERE, and scenery is so great. Pictured right was my reward atop the waterfall. Neither pictures, nor words can describe the majestically beautiful view from the top. This will be some of the cheesiest things I have ever said, but we live in such a beautiful world. It is a sad reality to say I and most people will never experience 1/5th of the beauty, that is yet to be experienced throughout this earth.
It's time to go to Monte Carlo in Monaco! It's surprising how well everyone cleans up when need to. So it was time to get to Monte Carlo Casino and though we didn't have the money to exploit the place, everyone certainly looked the part. I didn't feel like gambling because, for starters, my champagne was 18 Euros for a little glass. In case you have not been following the news, our economy has been hit, and 18 euros is 23 U.S dollars. I quickly realized that I was still a college student, and that was the last thing I spent money on in Monte Carlo.....where as others chose massacre their bank accounts. Of course, there were high class bars and restaurants down the street for an expensive yet, cheaper drinks and dinner than the world renowned casino next door.
Thanks ladies
Aside from the ridiculous price of the champagne(I should have gotten the Martini instead....it was a couple Euros cheaper) I had a great weekend. Nice blew my expectations out of the water, where as I over sized my expectations for Monte Carlo and was a little disappointed. We got St. Tropez coming up this weekend, which is supposed to be 10x better than Nice. I can't fathom that yet, but we will see when I arrive. I can say, for doing so much already in only a week being here, I can't imagine how awesome the next 3 months will be. God willing, there are more great times ahead, and I'm so blessed for this opportunity. Until the next post, I'll be wine tasting, doing more fun stuff, and of course, studying really hard....seriously.