Well it’s been a while hasn’t it! Katherine and I enjoyed a lovely few days in Nice, Cannes, and Monte Carlo.
After arriving on time in lovely hot weather we spent the first afternoon in the Old Town of Nice. After having a coffee near the Justice building we strolled along the Promenade with a lovely sunset.
The next day we caught a TGV to Cannes which is only 20 minutes from Nice. It was one of the nicest places I have been to in my travels. Apparently the sandy beaches have been shipped in but nonetheless it was really nice to feel sand between my toes. We headed back to Nice for dinner in the Old Town again at one of the many seafood eateries that line the cobbled streets.
On the final day of our holiday we ended up taking a half-day tour of the principality of Monaco. I was blown away by the wealth. They were prepping the Monaco Grand Prix and I have some terrific photos to share with you all. We saw the changing of the guard at the royal palace. Our tour guide calls the Monaco Police ‘cowboys’ – a law unto themselves on the traffic laws anyway. I don’t think the crime rate is that high so I think that’s about all they get to do!
I do want to see a little more of of this region. I can see why so many British have holiday houses there. Wonderful.
Thank you for your calls and e-mails. I love to hear from you all. I’m heading back to Australia in August so I hope to catch up with you.