Dinner on the Beach

I'm dining at an outdoor cafe on the beach in Aix·les-Bains - Riviera des Alpes. The sun is setting and the sky is beautiful.
The food is disappointing but the beer is delicious. I ordered "poulet croustillant" which sounds lovely, but is just the French version of chicken fingers. I also had a delicious beer from Brasserie du Mont Blanc. That's a brand to remember.

Smoking is allowed at outdoor tables and you would be surprised how many young people smoke. It's mostly young women and I guess they do it to stay thin. Most French women are very slender.
I remember how it suppressed the appetite. It's been five decades since I quit and a whiff from the next table triggered an addiction response. No worries though. I remember how much easier it was to breathe after quitting. I still breathe well and I plan to continue.Read more