Nice to be in Nice

Nice is a beautiful city and we quite like it here. We arrived mid- day, headed for the Promenade des Anglais (a 5km promenade alomg the waterfront, built so the wealthy holidaying British could enjoy the beach without having to walk on the stones). We checked out the mall, since it was air-conditioned, grabbed a bite to eat and checked into our hotel. Love it! Great location right downtown, beautifully decorated room, helpful desk clerk. Spent tne afternoon exploring the old town, had socca (chickpea pancake, yum) and beer in a little cafe on the Cours Saleya near the flower market, and did a little shopping, pour moi. We checked out the restaurants Rick Steeves recommended, chose one close to our hotel and made our selections from the menu, with a little help from the garcon. People are so helpful here. They go out of their way to make sure you get what you want, or what you need. When we ordered a carafe of red wine, our waiter looked horrified. "With risotto? Avec le poisson? Ah non, non, non!" He then suggested a white from the north of France, brought us some to sample, and filled our glasses once we agreed. Mon dieu, such a faux pas! I happen to like red wine, and will drink it with anything, but I could see there was no point in upsetting him.
Took way too many pictures of cute narrow streets today. Must stop this nonsense.
Planning to see Matisse Museum in the morning, Eze on Jackie and Jim's recommendation, then on to Monte Carlo.