Day 3132 (Sunday) 4 th January 2026 This is mimosa, which is in season from January to early March . Mimosa can be recognised by its clusters of bright yellow flowers and its delicate scent. Although for many of us the mimosa is a symbol of the French Riviera, it is actually a species native to Australia. and this is the view from the Moyenne Corniche (the middle road between Nice and Monaco.) We had planned on going to Bobbie’s for lunch today and even though the sun was shining the wind was quite cold so we went to Le Phare for a beer instead, there were quite a few people there but we didn’t stay long. Here are the rest of the unspoken French customs… 11. Don’t worry about tipping servers—even if you sit for two hours. “Tipping is not expected and is factored into the price of the meal,” said staffer Abby, who spent a year studying and living in France. While you can round up to show that you appreciated good service, you’re not obligated to leave a tip. That’s ev...
