Where better to enjoy the rugby world cup than in the host Country, France. So after the first wekend of matches had been completed the founder members of S-Club took off for a few days in Nice on the Cote D'Azur.
There were live games in Nice bit we had chosen to visit prior to those and just soak up the atmosphere, and avoid the huge influx of Welsh supporters who would be in town on the Saturday. Nice is a very pleasant seaside town, with a pebble beach and numerous bars and restaurants. A renowned travel correspondent was once quoted s saying that the majority of tourists only eat in the same restaurant once, never to return, so don't be surprised if the food is second best and the waiting staff are offhand and bored.
This was certainly our experience with the menu's being salad dominated and the plate d'jour of traditional steak et frites being average or worse. So after a couple of days we managed to seek out a few local's restaurants which were much better. The town was certainly less expensive than I had expected and all in all we had the time we had hoped for.
We even had a chat with Gerald Davies, a wales international and British Lion from the early 70's. He remembered our old school rugby coach, Keith Maddocks, also known as the Neath flyer, and was happy to pass the time of day with us. I did get called 'Jack Rowell' one occasion so some things never change.
With my thoughts very much on avoiding games at Twickenham in the future, the few days proved that an enjoyable time can be had without the need to flog to the stadium to watch a game. Add in the fact that the red and yellow card situation could mean a game being ruined as a contest early and I think a good lunch and the camaraderie which accompany it is the way to go.
Off to Bordeaux next where we will take in the Fiji v Georgia game.
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