We had stayed in Nice, France, so on waking, we met up with Judah and Keslie and headed East along the coast towards Monaco. We found a cute little bakery that provided the typical French pastries for breakfast (except for Judah who ate his Flan). The drive was stunning along with arriving in Monaco. The small city was alive with preparations for the upcoming Grand Prix.
One of the most prestigious Hotels in the World. It had plenty of nice cars parked in front with lots of security too!
Dave was in heaven! He had to touch and take in EVERYTHING!
In front of the casino. Unfortunately, we were there in the AM and the casino didn't open until later in the day. Not that we would have gambled :), but it would have been cool to check out.
At a spot overlooking the city and the Med.
Plenty of amazing views to take in!
The weather was perfect, high 60's. Nice sunny day. Low winds. We were on the Med!!!! Without kids. Life is good! (we did miss our kids:)
The boys....
Lots of fun and interesting vegetation living and growing there.
One of the views looking from the bottom up. So cool how they can build pretty much anywhere.
Can you see Dave?
The boys again....
This was a picture for mom :)!!!
Again, LOVED the architecture and beauty EVERYWHERE I looked!
Dave saw the Ferrari sign from down the street and had to see what it was. It turned out to be a Dealership but he was just excited to see more fast cars!
This was above a church in an alcove area in the lower part of Monte Carlo. Again, not sure how it was built just out of the side of a mountain!
The residences here blend into the streets. You'll be walking along and see these little entry ways into homes. I want to go beyond the gate and see the houses :).
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Me and Monte Carlo, Monaco :)
Dave and I overlooking the Med.
Seeing a little of the Harbor, looking up the hill west.
Dave made Judah stop the car, park and walk us back for this picture. Guess it was important enough :)
At the Italy / France border
We left Judah and Keslie in France....
Quite a different site once we got into Italy. The housing looked like it was falling off the side of the hills and in such disrepair.
Another example of the contrast between the two countries in this area.
Loved this little site we saw on our journey into Italy. He must of had more on top of his car then in it! Once in Italy, we stopped at a little park, detoured to a post office where we sat and waited for some time only to be told we had taken the wrong number (we were trying to mail a few post cards for the kids). We left without success. Went to a little Italian restaurant and got some lunch, which didn't impress us much either. Sorry Italy.... we'll be back someday and hopefully get a better impression!
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