A friend of mine invited me to lunch, in Cros de Cagnes-sur-Mer
(pronounced “crow de canya sir mare”), which is in fact, the more
touristy, seaside-promenade area of
Cagnes-sur-Mer – the larger area of town, with many neighborhoods.
Then, there is Haut de Cagnes-sur-Mer (pronounced “oh de canya sir
mare”), which is a fortified perched, mediéval village further back (about 2 miles) from the sea.
It was a sunny, yet windy day, and as I watched a plane coming in for a landing at the Nice airport, I also noticed that Cros de Cagnes is a fisherman’s village.
We
ate at a restaurant along the Promenade, called San Marino, with its
welcoming, brasserie-style atmosphere and entertaining waiters. 
We enjoyed a kir apero, ate, and chatted leisurely, for about 3 hours,
never being rushed by the staff. I chose a “tajine aux légumes.” 
Served with potatoes, green beans, carrots, peas, artichokes, lima beans, and olives — it was absolutely delicious!!
It was a great day to catch up with each other’s latest news, relax over a wonderful meal, and just take time to smell the … uh, not roses — I don’t know what this striking, unusual flower is called!
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