After the quick Avignon (ah-vig-non, as the GPS says) sight-seeing this morning we decided to take advantage of the sun and race down to the Cote d'Azur and on to the beaches of Cannes. Speeding past the exit signs for lusty St. Tropez we made the executive decision to try and log as much beach time as the sun permitted (which according for the forecast is only today). As we drove our Fiat Qubo (see photo) up to the voiturier at the Carlton Cannes we had a good chuckle. Looking at the line of cars behind us to check-in were a Masserati Grand Turismo, Bentley GT and this crappy Ferrari (see photo). I bet they were all using points to stay as well. After sweet talking the front desk to upgrade us twice over to a ocean front room, we hit the beach which was beautiful although a strong wind was blowing off the sea -- which made suntanning (ugh) more bareable. Speaking of bareable, there's no doubt this is the French riviera.
