Another change of ports

Today we were supposed to be in Port Vendres, France. However, due to the weather there we came to Cannes, France. Because of the very last minute change there were no tours for the ship.

We rode the tender into the city and after getting a map we were on our way. We walked first to the Palais de Festivals et des Congrès. This is where the Cannes Film Festival is held. They were actually starting to put up bleachers and walkways for the next festival which starts in early May. There are hand prints of famous stars and I am by Meg Ryan and Bob has his hands on Angelina Jole.

We next strolled along the Boulevard de la Croisette. This is the street that runs along the beach area and has all the big name shops. It also has the big hotels and resorts. Lots of window shopping, no buying.

We then went to Rue d’Antibes, a pedestrian street with more shops, not so high end and lovely old buildings. We next climbed Suquet Hill to see Notre Dame d’Esperance, Our Lady of Hope Church. The church is Gothic and had some nice interior features. We got a nice view of the city because we were up on a hill.

We then returned to the ship for a cocktail in honor of my birthday. Dinner was in the Japanese restaurant on the ship, but the birthday cake they served was pure chocolate. When we got back to our room, the bedroom was decorated with about 20 balloons. A lovely surprise from our butler and housekeeping staff.