YeinJee's Travel Journal » Beaches and Coasts

A walk in Nice

Yein Jee — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 03:30:56 +0000

After taking breakfast we decided to head to Castle Hill (La Colline du Chateau), where we could have a nice aerial view of Nice. We strolled along some narrow streets in the old town (Vieux Nice) and wandered into a market on our way to the Chateau.

We had to be careful though, there were lots of dog poo on the pavements.

The streets and colourful buildings in Nice

A small market selling fresh fruits, veges, flowers, mushrooms etc.

Promenade des Anglais

Promenade des Anglais (Promenade of the English) got its name in 18th century as the coastline in Nice was a hot spot for winter vacation for the English. It was first named Camin dei Anglès (The English Way) before changing its name to Promenade des Anglais in mid-19th century.

At Promenade des Anglais; the Castle Hill is clearly visible at the bottom pic

Sunrise at Nice

Yein Jee — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 03:00:28 +0000

Me and my sister woke up early in the morning, in hope to catch the sunrise on the sea horizon… too bad that the sun is rising on the opposite side of the sea horizon.

The experience wasn’t bad though, sunrise is always beautiful. Besides, it was still a nice feeling spending the early morning on the quiet pebble beach… it was peaceful and tranquil.

Promenade des Anglais was quiet in early morning

Not the usual sandy beaches

Sun started rising

The other side of the beach was still dark when the sun was rising

Sunrise, sunrise…

Bonjour Nice

Yein Jee — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 05:30:57 +0000

Nice is a city at French Riviera (Côte d’Azur), one of the most famous resort areas in the world. Nice itself is famous for its unique pebble beach, colourful buildings and annual carnival.

Côte d’Azur International Airport (Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur)

We arrived at the city after a day long journey from Lyon. Most of my tour mates preferred to take some rest at the hotel, but I decided to have a closer glance at the beach, which was just 10-minutes of walking distance from my hotel.

There were benches along the Promenade des Anglais, facing the sea. I sat there for half an hour, just sitting there, feeling the breeze from the Mediterranean Sea, and people watching… it was a wonderful and peaceful feeling.

I would love to wait for the sunset, but I had to go back to the hotel for dinner, and to prepare for a night trip to Monaco.

Beach of Nice and the Mediterranean Sea