http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , Monaco en-us Wed, 02 Dec 09 14:10:12 +0000 Wed, 02 Dec 09 14:10:12 +0000 We take the train from Nice for a day trip over to Monaco a tenminute train ride. But we hold a breath not completely sure we're on the right train...there are signs that we are on a train bound for Italywhich we're not quite prepared for. When the train does in fact stop in Monaco we eagerly get off and start on foot up to the Royal Palace to see the changing of the guard. We had over to http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-439936.html MONACO BABY Words can't really do it justice so I wont even try http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-439168.html How quickly summer is fading to fall here in Lyon. I ride to school with a sweater on but usually in the afternoon it is warm enough for just a Tshirt but I fear those days are soon to be over. I had the pleasure of watching the US Open over some good cold beer and very good French wine with my host Dad here. The time difference made for some late nights but my very enthusiastic tennis loving http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-438451.html Day 19 Wednesday 15th. July Temp 27C We met up with Vera's sister and husband and friends at the hotel before going to the Ship the Ruby Princess to start our cruise around the Mediterranean. On Board we had a twin cabin with en suite small but adequate could hang our clothes up on hangers and close our suitcases for 12 days the food was good and plentiful and we dined together as t http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-432383.html Look out for the First Blog of the Year after The draw for The Champions League on Thursday 27th of this month in Monaco. After that we will know where we will be heading on another European Venturehttpwww.uefa.comuefakeytopicskind64newsid836938.html http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-428469.html Le grand prix puis surtout all you can see....I love it is a crazy place and that s the less you can say. Do you know that you always have three cam facing you everywhere.On a pris un bus a 1 euro puis on s est rendu a monaco au debut de l apres midi...on a fait une ballade sur le circuit de formule un puis ensuite nous avons fait un tour de petit train. Pour finir notre journee sur le bord de l http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-424342.html Day 446 Step 15478Up at at 'em early bound for Monaco The streets were under preparation for the start of the Tour de France we were happy to have a look around before the start of the tour. Our first stop was the Royal Palace complete with cannons guards and magnificent views. Further along the cobblestone streets we checked out the Cathedral and the Place of Justice very impressive old buil http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-422988.html Some places are just too cheap to live to but not Monte Carlo situated in the heart of the Principality of Monaco is often described as The Jewel in the Crown of the French Riviera. Well known for its casinos finest hotel and satisfaction guaranteed mouth watering gourmet dining world class events upscale shopping thriving nightlife and tax friendly business location.Authors have been writ http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-420205.html Monday Lisa and I left Barcelona and headed for Nice France. It is a beach town on the French Riviera. We didnrsquot get there until around dinner time on Monday and all we had time to do was walk around at sunset which was gorgeous. We walked around along the water and stopped to have dinner on the beach. It was so pretty with the sunset and the waves Tuesday morning we took a quick train http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-418603.html Peter visiting Monte Carlo to watch F1 2009 of course. Mainly supporting Kubica and Hamilton. An absolutely beautiful place with some gorgeous views. It is definitely on of the richest places he's visited. Expensive cars and yachts pretty much everywhere around you. Well it is the home of F1 and lots of VIPs pop in every now and then... http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-415872.html Weila and I met in the morning and by the afternoon we were good friends. We spent the day in Monaco together while Jo was at work...Our afternoon... http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-408769.html We signed up for the St Tropez cruise on the Bus yesterday thinking it would be a good afternoon. Unfortunatley it turned into 2 12 hours on the bus from Nice to Port Grimaud Frances' version of Venice then we got onto the boat which took us around to Millionares Bay which is where the likes of the Heinekin family Johnny Dep and The Hiltons have thier houses looking our over the water.We stopp http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-407790.html 7 de Juin. During my stay in Nice I made a day trip to Monaco with my friends. We saw the Palace Formula 1 track and the center of Monte Carlo. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-406892.html Today we woke up early so we could try to get home at a decent hour. We have a long days journey today a 14 hour drive back to Uffington We decided to drive through France but we should have driven through Italy less traffic Too bad I can only upload pictures on this blog I have some funny video clips from my camera of Greg singing.... http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-404941.html race day at the circuit..... http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-404929.html I spent the day yesterday in the garage so no photos from yesterday. But today since they were holding the qualifs I went back to the castle and roamed the little village up there and walked through the jardin exotique again it was amazing walking through there I even had a little picnic by myself. enjoy http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-404920.html I was limited to where I could go today because they held the practice session for the race today. so I took advantage of walking around away from the track... http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-404916.html walking by the marina to go see Greg at work... http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-404906.html we left Sanremo and drove back into France to get to Monaco about a 40 minute drive yes forty minutes to go from the Italian Riviera to the French Riviera.... Our hotel was not in Monte Carlo but in Beausoleil France. You could litterally walk into Monaco which I did everyday By the end of the week I think I walked all of Monaco It wasn't what I expected but it was nice nonetheless. I http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-404904.html On th 18th Krista Dan Pat and I see mom...I remembered went to Monaco. Monaco is awesome. Its so wealthy. I saw so many gorgeous yachts that I am ready to own at any time We saw the Grand Prix setting up and the famous tunnel. We also walked up to the Palace . The view from the Palace Hill is AMAZING. Afterwards we found the Monaco beach which is mostly pebbles and laid there for a http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Monaco/Monte-Carlo/blog-400315.html