Just arrived in Nice.

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

One of my favourite places on the Planet and we had a week booked up before the heinous atrocities of Bastille Day. So was down in Sussex for a wonderful family wedding and the Wife and I flew over here today for 8 days. France is still in mourning and it is very quiet, understandably so.
Off tomorrow to put some flowers and a card by the 'Blue Chair' on the Promenade des Anglais.
So much in common between Brighton and Nice, both are full of expressions of true liberty and freedom of thought; quite right that we celebrate their individuality in this time of reflection and thought.
I will post some photos tomorrow.

Vive La France!

TTF

 

[severnside gull]

One of my favourite places on the Planet and we had a week booked up before the heinous atrocities of Bastille Day. So was down in Sussex for a wonderful family wedding and the Wife and I flew over here today for 8 days. France is still in mourning and it is very quiet, understandably so.
Off tomorrow to put some flowers and a card by the 'Blue Chair' on the Promenade des Anglais.
So much in common between Brighton and Nice, both are full of expressions of true liberty and freedom of thought; quite right that we celebrate their individuality in this time of reflection and thought.
I will post some photos tomorrow.

Vive La France!

TTF

We have a friend living in Nice who placed some flowers for us in memory of the many happy times we've spent.
I keep having flashbacks to a lunch at the negresco with the sun shining off the sea watching people strolling the promenade - as vivid as the images from Bastille Day. Ive made a personal vow to go back there when we can just to do all the normal things.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

We have some friends who lived down that way until a couple of years ago and from when we regularly rented a flat at mates' rates. A trip to Nice was always de rigueur - wonderful city, one of our favourite places on the planet too, can picture exactly where the Lorry did its damage and that made it all the more horrific.

Maybe you will find yourself representing a wider constituency......

 

[RandyWanger]

I've not been for 3 years, really should make the effort to go back, it is a wonderful city. Have a great time.

 

[Left Footer]

We were there for Bastille Day in 2015 it was so busy and the fireworks were amazing.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

We have some friends who lived down that way until a couple of years ago and from when we regularly rented a flat at mates' rates. A trip to Nice was always de rigueur - wonderful city, one of our favourite places on the planet too, can picture exactly where the Lorry did its damage and that made it all the more horrific.

Maybe you will find yourself representing a wider constituency......

I will ensure I do send my condolences from a wider constituency.Thanks.

TNBA

TTF

 

[papajaff]

Good man TTF

 

[studio150]

French PM booed on arrival for minutes silence in Nice.

Feelings running high.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

It's been really kicking off in the Muslim suburbs between the locals and the North Africans who basically empty the bins and whatnot. Not reported but ugly scenes.

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

I will ensure I do send my condolences from a wider constituency.Thanks.

TNBA

TTF

No need to thank me. I/We need to thank you. very grateful.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

An hour or so on the Promenade des Anglais this afternoon and this image really spoke for all.

Massive floral and toy, candle and message tributes and a sense of defiance.

We left three bouquets of flowers from my Sister and BiL, Wife and I and a couple of cards with messages of support.

The city is functioning well though, most restaurants are open and apart from quite a few green berets with automatic weapons , it's like an other July Summer's day here.

The lass in the shop was so grateful for us buying the flowers as well...she had a tear in her eye..


A time for all of Europe to unite.

TNBA

TTF

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Everything appears more normal today. Mirriods of satellite TV crews have gone , all roads are back open on the seafront and this little photo shows we are back to 'business as usual'.



TNBA

TTF

p.s. I am not sure they are worth two stars mind?