Here we are in Monte Carlo on a turn-around day when people are disembarking and embarking. I'm glad my day to leave hasn't arrived yet. I do have a very dear friend coming on so I'm excited. I'm taking it easy today since yesterday was busy. Besides I'll be back here in a week or two.
Many of us know Monte Carlo as a playground for the rich and richer. Judging by the yachts in the harbor around us it must be true. A fellow passenger told me at breakfast that he saw a sign on one mega-yacht that said it was for charter for $144,000 per DAY! The Seabourn Ovation will have to suffice as my yacht.
Monte Carlo is an independent principality ruled by the Grimaldi family. Here's a trivia answer for you. It's the second smallest country in the world after the Vatican. Many of us of my age know it as the place where Grace Kelly became a princess and then tragically met her death in a car crash on one of the winding roads on the hillsides around.
As I said I'm relaxing on the ship but I took a few photos and since uploading worked, I'll add them. This also makes me caught up for the moment. If the internet continues to cooperate I'll try in the coming days to upload some pictures from the places I missed. I'm so happy that it's working again. Ciao for now.
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| Monte Carlo waterfront |
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| Looks like a church doesn't it? It's the casino. |
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| Just a few of the yachts and another glimpse of the high-rises ashore |
1 comment:
So nice to see photos again! We, too, have been to this area and spent a couple of nights in Villefranche—- lovely memories. Enjoy your friend and the second leg of your journey.
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