The last day planned in Nice, we awake late. The fellows feel even worse still and rain falls heavily outside.
We decide to keep the room another night for more recovery time before continuing on to Italy. I ride the elevator down to the front desk to make our arrangements.
The key had expired by the time I returned to the room and my knocks were greeted the guys already beginning to relax.
Tired and worn from our whirlwind of travels, we took the time to horse around!
Our LCD light headbands make excellent props.
The rain fell heavy and steady with comforting sounds and smells.
The reflections in the large window provides unique photo opportunities.
As the rain clears, our heads do as well. Feeling a bit better, we set out to find the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas (L'Église Russe) featured in Jude's guidebook.
Through the trees, the ornately tiled
“Onion Domes” come into view.
A fee of 3 Euros to enter, the cashier cuts us a break – 2 for 1!Inside, the visitors are blinded by all the gold. Every wall was covered with luxurious devotional details.
Cameras are not allowed inside,
but a sneaky tourist published this photo online.
but a sneaky tourist published this photo online.
Deemed one of the most magnificent Cathedrals outside of mother Russia, St. Nicholas became home to many relics after communism took hold in the early 1900's.
Closing time, we are asked to be on our way.
On the way back to Etap, we stop at the train station to secure tickets for tomorrow to Pisa, Italy.
News from home: we enjoy a laugh at how Parisians must feel...
One more night of self-catering and early to bed to prepare for departure the next morning.
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