A Day in Monaco
Friday we headed to Monaco and said “to heck with the trains” we’re ready to tackle the Nice Intercity Bus System. So after a morning stroll and checking out a food and flower market we were able to find Gare Routiere. So, for 1 euro each we took the most amazing and scenic bus ride through the French Riviera. We passed through Cap Ferrat, Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Beaulieu-Sur-Mer, Eze-Bord-De-Mer, Cap D’Ail and finally into Monaco. The bus stops are not well defined and thanks to an alert bus driver and our Rick Steeves book we got off at Place-des-Armes to start our walking tour in Monaco. First off we hiked the hill to the top and to the Monaco Royal Palace. It’s not just one building but is more like a small city at the top. Complete with Royal Guards at the Main Palace where Prince Albert resides, the Church where Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly were married, a Oceanography building, an Abbey and streets with Cafes, Shops, etc. Plus the view from the top was amazing. After a lunch we headed down to the main area of Monaco. They were dismantling the bleachers and stands from the recent Monaco Monte Carlo Grand Prix. Along the way we passed shops selling Lotus Cars, Versace, Louis Vutton, Rolex, Hermes, etc….. just the usual pleasures for really rich people. From downtown we hiked the hill towards the main Monte Carlo Casino. WOW! Very expensive cars and well dressed people everywhere……. we were a little under dressed to head inside. Hey…. we’re on holidays! After this we ran to catch the bus back to Nice along the most beautiful 1 euro bus ride in the world. Whew… time for some French Wine and munchies!
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You two always look good. Besides, what are they going to do – kick you out?
When you’re on holidays you can go ANYWHERE you like. I’m just about sure it’s an international law!
Tamara, thanks for all the comments and feedback. Nice to hear from you.
Hugs to everyone!
Ben
Thanks for the feedback.
We saw a young couple taking pictures with a small furry stuffed mouse strapped to one of the canons at the Royal Palace….. made us think of you two and “Rabbit” in Australia.
Later…. Brenda and Larry
Wow – the really rich and famous. The latest Zoomer magazine shows jeans from $20 to $300 – so why couldn’t you go in jeans. Safe travels.
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