Well, we've had a great day so far (and we still have 45 minutes before dinner). Wifi is spotty and unreliable at our hotel so if you haven't heard from us, that's why. This morning was beautifully sunny and perfect for a drive down the coast to get to Èze and our tour of the perfume factory. We learned it takes four tons of rose petals and one ton of jasmine to get one gallon of essential oil in order to make perfume. The expert perfume makers, the "noses", may work for months or years on a fragrance and to be a nose, you're not allowed to smoke, to drink alcohol or eat spicy foods because that affects your senses. They're also only allowed to work three hours a day - what a work schedule, huh!?
After Fragonard, we toured and ate lunch in Monaco (picture below). We even got to see the line-up area and starting line for the Grand Prix which just took place 3 weeks ago here. Now, we're back in Nice enjoying more free time. Dinner is here again this evening and it's back to our hotel. Tonight we may walk 15 minutes down to a sandy beach that Natalie, Maddie and I discovered last night.
Well, that's all for today. I hope that you are enjoying reading these updates as much as I enjoy writing them. :)
Such beautiful weather you are having! Love seeing the pictures and reading your posts. Enjoy!!
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