Monte Carlo is amazing, immaculate, groomed, every facade fully painted, every road intricately paved, no rubbish, no dodgy areas, and a breathtaking view. Yachts here are the norm (at least 60 feet), as is flying your helicopter from your mansion on the hill down to the pad on your yacht - to avoid traffic - i kid you not!!! I've never seen such money, or opulence. It's our 2nd last city (last is Paris) and we've totally decided to kick back and relax here. Spent the day at the spa, getting pampered and treated, and massaged and bathed for an exorbitant [View Full Entry]

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the next day, we made our way to Monaco, where there is the "Exotic" Gardens. we walk in, and it's all catcus. What's more, it's mostly cactus that grow in my parents back yard. the landscaping was indeed gorgeous, but I could take a trip to Anza Borego and see most of these very same specimens and not have to pay the 11 euro entrance fee. so while Mom is walking around saying, "Look at these wonderful plants!" she sees one that looked somewhat like a sea anemone, and says, "Oh, look at this one!" and proceeds to stick her hand [View Full Entry]

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Helen and I visited the Monte Carlo casino for a night of dressing up and gambling and glitter [View Full Entry]

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