Arrival day for the Memories Tour was filled with excitement, anticipation and busy last minute preparations for a welcome to Nice for our 18 guests. Patricia Sands, tour co-leader and I were anxious to put names  and faces together.

Welcome to Nice!

Our hotel for the tour, is the Beau Rivage. Set at the entrance to “old town” Nice, its location is perfect for tourists like us. Streets are filled with restaurants, shops and beautiful architecture. The front of the hotel is just across the street from the Promenade and the Mediterranean. Truly “côte d’azur.

Vieux Nice

Côte d’Azur and the private beach and restaurant of the Beau Rivage

“Welcome Cocktails” for our group was scheduled for 6pm. That gave us some time to scout the town before everyone arrived. Patricia took off to meet friends who live in Nice. I was able to enjoy a bit of individual time with my friend Cheryl, from Atlanta, who joined us this year. (Shout out to Lynn and Kathy, “old” friends on Memories Tour 2018.)

Cheryl taking the first photos of Nice

Sunday Flower Market

Sunday Flower Market in old town

Vegetables and fruit at Sunday Market

Buying “real” sponges

Welcome to Nice Everyone!

Welcome Party on the terrace at the Beau Rivage

Dinner by the sea

More of our group of 20

Ready to start the tour!

Tomorrow it’s all about Nice!