Getting around in Nice!

One thing that has been very different here from America is the way that people get from one place to another. Back in the US I always drive everywhere but here it is possible, in fact normal it seems, for one to never really need a car. Everywhere we have gone we either walk or take a train. Taking the train here is a really interesting experience because it goes right along the beautiful coast and I can easily entertain myself by looking out the window and admiring the water. I also have really enjoyed walking around. Every time we walk to the train station or Place Geribaldi I discover a new gelato place, or creperie, or cafe, and walking around and exploring has definitely helped me figure out the lay of the land! There are also tons and tons of mopeds here! Mopeds and small cars are pretty much the only vehicles found on the streets which is very different from the streets in America but fortunately in the Vieille Ville in Nice doesn't have too many cars so its easy to walk around through les ruelles to see the small shops and find souvenirs. Overall the slower pace in France is very nice and relaxing!