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August 19th 2007
Published: August 31st 2007
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I could stay and play all day!
The French Riviera is one of the most famous resort areas in the world. It includes Monaco, Nice, Antibes and Cannes, all of which are along the Mediterranean coast. I have never seen more beautiful water than in the Côte d'Azur region of Nice (pronounced Niece.)

Monaco is the world's most densely populated country and the second-smallest independent state in the world, after Vatican City. Monte Carlo is the wealthiest of Monaco's 4 quarters, known for its casinos, gambling, glamour, and for sightings of famous people. Monte Carlo has been visited by royalty as well as the general public and movie stars for decades. The citizens of Monaco are exempt from taxes, and they are forbidden to enter the gaming rooms.

The Monte Carlo Rally takes place along the French Riviera in the Principality of Monaco and southeast France and is one of the most famous rally stage in the world. The Monte Carlo Rally is one of the longest running and most respected car rallies, and marks the start of each rally season as the first event on the World Rally Championship calendar. The stage has steep and tight mountain roads with many hairpin turns. For all those
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The camera does not do this place justice.
gamers out there, this Formula One Monaco Grand Prix hair-pin turn is one of the choices on many of today's most popular racing video games (such as Gran Turismo.) I just had to lean down and touch all the skid marks and just imagine being right there watching it all happen!


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Main shopping street in Nice.
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Cathedral in Nice.
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A distant view of Nice
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Sorry it's fuzzy - taken with my phone.
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Famous hair-pin turn from the Monte Carlo Rally.


31st August 2007

Nice.... nice!
Nice looks lovely! I have no idea how you had the strength to leave the beach. My butt would have never left the beach. Miss you!
31st August 2007

beautiful
i'm jealous!
1st September 2007

Hola
Sweet! I need to go to France. Have you watched the new movie called Sicko from Michael Moore? It talks about Frances socialized healthcare and the U.S.. Pretty good. Take care, Nick
2nd September 2007

Beautiful!
Wow, that looks so beautiful....We never made it to Nice but was told how beautiful it was and now I see that it is. Hope you are having a wonderful time. We all miss you back home. Stay safe =)
3rd September 2007

Amazing!
I can't even believe how awesome that all is. The water is just breathtaking. I wish I could have been there to see it!

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