Today was mostly a low key day, EXCEPT, it was Covid test day. I’ve been anxious about this moment pretty much since we left for the trip. I realize that the chance of us testing positive is extremely unlikely. We have both been vaccinated (Justin about 6 months ago), and I got my booster before we left. However, the thought of having to delay our return home and the commotion the whole thing would cause, was enough to make me freak out (for lack of a better term).
Justin bought 6 self administered (Binax) tests that are monitored via telemedicine. The whole process was fairly easy. You have to create an account and follow the steps, and they walk you through the whole thing.
In his usual fashion, Justin played it calm and collected. I played the opposite role. Luckily, we both got a negative result. A pdf was emailed to us that will be uploaded onto both the British Airways and American Airlines website.
A positive result would have been very surprising. We typically avoid crowds, have spent most of our time in small towns, have been vaccinated, and restaurants don’t let you into without a vaccination or negative treat. Even so, I was still nervous and so very glad that is over with!!
After that, Justin went on a unsuccessful hunt to find wine boxes to check on the plane. This situation is still pending.
Then we walked around the promenade some more and enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Dinner tonight was at Jan. A South African/French fusion restaurant. It was so good!! I also loved the music….Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, even the “sister” song from White Christmas. I was feeling it. Although, I have have also been feeling the wine pairing.
My favorite part of the meal was probably the field trip. We walked across the street to another space they own that was set up with a huge cheese, nut, fruit, and bread table.
Tomorrow, we go into Monaco for lunch and then time to pack up for a long travel day home!
Too often I’m jealous at how other countries seem to be more on top of COVID life than us. Then again I’m pretty sure France hasn’t developed any vaccines. Glad you all cleared that hurdle clearing the way for your return trip.
As for the food, wine, cheese, nut, and bread offerings, just wow.
Well, it seems like alot of the French are not thrilled about the “pass sanitaire” situation. There was a protest that passed right in front of our hotel!