We have now taken the short train ride from Nice to Antibes and have found our rental flat for the next 2 weeks.
Perhaps the train ride was training for our stay in Antibes. On arrival to the Nice train station, the signs stated that our train would be on Platform C. An easy walk downstairs, under the tracks and then back up the stairs got us to “C”. Where are the other riders? Another check of the monitors showed that our train would now be on “D”. No problem. Another walk with the suitcase, backpacks and book packs downstairs and up and we’re on “D”. The train arrives and it’s not ours. Hmm. Another check of the monitor and we see that the train is now due on “A”. Down, up and we’re there! But, we’ve had our stairs for today (with luggage)!
On arrival in Antibes, we found our place … on the 4th floor, with no elevator. Now, in most countries (not the U.S.), the ground floor is not “1”, but “0”. This means that the 4th floor is 5 levels (stair sets) up. After all the training at the train station, we put our new-found strength to the test and climbed to our flat. It was worth it! The ‘banner’ above shows the view of the harbor from our window. From other windows, we see the old town. We’re gonna be okay here!
Sunday we will explore the town and learn where our language school is located (don’t want to be late for our first day is school).
Hope all is well with each of you.
Gorgeous view and good luck at school. 🙂
Thanks, Stephanie. We’re hoping they go easy on us old folks. Maybe if we bring the teacher a pomme (apple), they’ll go easier on us?
Bill, Diane had the app. To change the monitors at the train station and made sure she got the apt. On the upper floor she knew you weren’t going to the gym for a few months didn’t want you to miss strength training. Diane will always squeeze a work out in.
I shoudda known! That old “exercise in disguise” thing! I can’t wait for the next exercise surprise …