Money Money Money in Monaco

Trip Start Jun 17, 2008

Trip End Dec 17, 2008

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Well, after driving around Monaco for at least an hour trying to find somewhere to park little Winnie up, we eventually found the only car park in Monaco it seems that will allow campers or motorhomes! This was located in the newer part of Monaco called Fontveille & once we found a sign with a motorhome on it, we were led in the right direction thankfully! It was ridiculous, as after trying to park in the coach parks we soon discovered that they didn't allow us travellers to park in them, but sent us away with little knowledge or clue as to which direction to head in, but luckily the nose found it again!

Anyway, what can I say about Monaco except Money, Money, Money EVERYWHERE! The place just oozes richness from the people in their designer clothes carrying their designer pooches, to the enormous & quite spectacular yachts (if you can call them that!) docked at the harbour - many of which were owned by Brits I may add! One day maybe Claire - but would I want it that's the question??? The yacht definitely, but Monaco definitely not!!!

For all the niceties that exist there, such as the Palace & the scenery surrounding it, we have certainly been to much nicer places in Europe without all the pretentiousness! It just seems like a very shallow place, where the wealthy show off how much money they have & where the word modesty just doesn't seem to exist! None of this was more evident than when we were to witness the school run pick up - all the rich mummy's in their Porches, Lamborghinis & Ferraris etc! It was like a car show & all the rest of the world was expected to come to a standstill while they block up one whole lane - of course these are the people who fund Monaco!

So, I am very glad we saw Monaco & experienced it first hand, as it is a place that should be visited at least once! But will I be rushing back in a hurry - Oh No! And when we buy our luxury yacht, Monaco will certainly not be top of the destination list!