Fall Break: Rome and Nice

As I alighted from the Tube stop in South Kensington this morning, it seemed as though London was smiling upon my return from five days of break.  Today was the perfect beginning of fall sort of day, 65 degrees, azure skies, crimson red and burnt orange fall foliage lining the streets.  The sun, spreading its warmth from the midday sky, just seemed to welcome me back to London.  I, however, was a bit displeased to reunite with London because I had such a wonderful fall break.  I decided that just this once, I'll spare you the five thousand word essay about my experience and opt for a more user-friendly, bulleted list type review.

Wednesday October 6, 2010:
Left dorm at 4:45 am
Train from London victoria at 5:02 am(!!!!)
50 euro cab ride from Fiumincino to friend's apartment in Rome
First things first: gelato and pizza
Walked to St. Peter's sqaure, Castel D'angelo, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain
Met a friend from Colby in front of  fountain in St. Peter's Square
Wandered around Giancolo, had a lovely, Italian dinner

Thursday October 7, 2010:
Slept in far too late, explored Colloseum area and Cavour Street
Train from Termini
Flight to Nice
Dessert in Massena Place in the center of Nice

Friday October 8, 2010:
Woke up around 9, walked along promenade
Open air flower and vegetable market
Walked up to the top of the castle of Nice, stunning hill views of port and beach, very cool graveyard
Walked further along promenade to port
Delicious pesto pasta dinner & crepe for dessert

Saturday October 9, 2010:
Eze Village: absolutely gorgeous, must see! medieval castle village, stunning panoramic views.  You can actually stay in the rooms in the castle! Shops built into the medieval structure.
Monaco: very similar to Nice, walked around and soaked in beautiful views, took some pictures of Monte Carlo, where they have a Sex and the City slot machine game!
Bus from Nice-Eze, Eze-Monaco, Monaco-Nice one Euro for each trip!  Best deal I've gotten so far...
Bought baguette, cheese, pesto and ate at the hostel, walked on the beach

Sunday October 10, 2010:
20th birthday!  Left Nice at (ironically) 10 am.
Came back to beautiful London