Brasilia Cagnes-sur-Mer

Monaco was unbelievable. I was awestruck most of the time by the fact that I was actually in Monte Carlo! Immaculate streets and gardens/parks, very clean. Designer labels and fashionable people everywhere. So small in area that every available inch of land is consumed, but still so much traffic. Amazing hills and views. The selection of photos show it best than I could describe - i took heaps of pics, so these are just a selection, but still a lot ...

Have had fun in France. Nice is interesting and the beautiful water of the mediterranian was great to woke up to... Mick went for a swim !! we caught a train to Cannes and we looked around all the exclusive spots but noone we knew... just rich people and us tourists..
we also went to Montecarlo.. fantastic.. even swa a kart race in Monaco... had a look at the MonteCarlo Casino.. impressive if only for the flashy cars and people with too much cash ...

Well, I am writing this entry from Switzerland. Sitting at the Geneva airport. My flight from Barcelona to Geneva (to connect onto a flight to Nice) was delayed and then delayed again which meant I missed my connecting flight. Was originally angry about this cause I have lost a day of travel time, but it has given me the opportunity to sort some photos and begin my Monte Carlo relax period. Was fortunate that there was a later flight with seats available and that ...

We didnt do much in Cannes except go to the beach. Got there pretty early and were only planning on spending the day and night but then the realisation dawned that it might be the last chance to be at the beach again. SO... we decided to stay another night and have a final day at the beach. We took a walk around the old town ...

... Cuda! I jeszcze zatrzymywaly sie, zeby Cie przepuscic - zanim nawet zdazylas dojsc do pasow. Mialam bardzo malo czasu, ale to, co zobaczylam, przekonalo mnie, ze to nie moj ostatni raz w Ksiestwie Monako.

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Every time we were in the picturesque town of Villefranche in the French Azur Coast, I always wanted to travel to Monaco. My schedule though wouldn`t let me do it. That day I managed with the time and straight ...

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... a treat after two nights in the Bongo - it's not uncomfortable in the van, but the tent was that bit cooler and (luxury!) it lets you stand up straight! Paul had forgotten this bonus and for a while persisted quite comically in a an attempt to get dressed while bent double...

Once again we work early and were able to breakfast well before issuing forth to spend the day in Cagnes-sur-Mer. As we set off, wtrapped into our hiking boots and ...

... I were up to say good bye at 6:30, then I went back to sleep - John spent most of the am working. When I woke up I did laundry, fed the girls, cleaned the kitchen and packed our bags - then John took the girls to Nice, to buy a belt and ride the carousel. They were supposed to be back by now, oh well. I have caught up on my scrabble games, written some emails and am waiting to put the clothes into the dryer. I miss Riley; I ...

... other. It reminded me of a comment from Sergio (a friend from Spain we met in Dublin). He said that men in America were too afraid to show emotion and affection. He was a cool soul and a nice person. We will see him again, I know it. JAMIE - You are the BEST!! What can I do or say to thank you?? You saved me after I lost all my credit cards and drivers license in Paris.. I owe you as all big sisters owe little brothers! Love you kiddo! Onward to Italy! Ciao!

... my money, I can go for it...I knew even if I lost it all, I would not be going back to the ATM for more gambling money, so I may as well have fun whilst in Monte Carlo. I knew to win I had to be daring, so I went for some Max Bet spins. These spins were 100 credit spins, 5 per each of the twenty lines, for a total of a 10 Euro spin. It was on these spins that I had the most luck, with one spin rendering a few hundred Euros in bonus games and another spin ...