9/30-10/1 Milan to NICE

Went to see downtown and the Duomo, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duomo_di_Milano then got on the train to Nice. On the way to see the Duomo, Ray almost got his pocket picked. Fortunately, it was a botched attempt and his wallet and our passports remained in our possession. Arrived Nice about 8:30pm and found a close hotel---Hotel Normandie for 50 Euros. Talked to a very interesting retired eye surgeon on the train. Suggested Aix en Provence and Arles, so I guess we'll go there. The trip from Milan to Nice was 66 Euros per person and was a very nice trip along the French Riviera. The Hotel Normandie location is good. We walked a lot today, and will take the train Tuesday to Aix-en-Provence. We don't know what we are doing or where we are headed to next. I think we have too much time on our hands. We have been talking to different people and end up going to places that they suggest, slowly making our way westward. 10/1---Monday---NICE You may not believe this but I am sitting in a McDonalds looking out at the Mediterranean in Nice! The picture doesn't quite seem right does it? The reason for it, besides the Egg McMuffin and coffee is they have the free Wi Fi. :) We walked a couple of hours uphill to find the Matisse Museum. It took us through a very nice and upscale section of Nice…pretty houses and landscaping and views. The museum was a disappointment, but the walk was good….a bit hard on the knees and hips.