We awoke to the most beautiful day we have had since leaving the french alps. A beautiful blue sky, sunny day and a warm 23 degrees. We decided to explore the local area so after a visit to the local boulangerie for a quick breakfast, we headed west toward Gulfe Juan.

The water was a magnificent blue and the sand not bad by Australian Standards. We had been warned that the beaches were more pebble or very coarse sand compared to Queensland. At 9.30 am the "Free Beaches" were beginning to fill with sun worshipers, all sizes, shapes and ages.

The walk to GuIfe Juan took about an hour and was a flat easy walk. We stopped often for Ian to take photos. There was hundreds of boats, large, larger and ginormous. Some were for sale for millions of dollars. So much money, I have trouble understanding the fascination. I'm sure some of that money can be used for humanitarian purposes. Just my interesting point of view.

We returned to Juan-les-pins in time for lunch at a local restaurant. The beach and street are lined with restaurants, bars and cafes. Most serve the same food and most are priced exactly the same. The only difference, it seems is the outlook. Do you want to look out over the water or people watch? Big decisions.