Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097We said goodbye to the kids today, and Sheila and I caught a plane from Forence to Paris while they were homeward bound. It was overcast and foggy in Paris, and the Seine was WAY over it's banks. In fact, the Louvre is closed until Tuesday due to the flooding concern. But, none of this kept us from roaming the streets of Paris, and taking in the sights.We have an awesome hotel room, thanks to the recommendation from my buddy, Wes. Our room has a typical Parisian balcony. To the left, we have a view of the Louvre. Straight ahead is the Tuileries Garden, the oldest park in Paris. And, to the right is the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffle Tower. Not bad!Hopefully the weather will clear while we are in Paris and ... read more

Geo: 43.7687, 11.2569We left Rapallo this morning to a pretty steady rain. We drove about 3 hours to Florence, where the rain had stopped. We toured the Florence Cathedral, the medieval Ponte Vecchio, along the shore of the Arno River, and spent some time at a couple street side cafes.... read more

Geo: 44.3522, 9.2308We left France this morning and toured Monaco. We stopped by Le Rocher, or the Rock of Monaco, to see the cathedral and Old Town. And, also visited the Prince's Palace built as a fortress in the late 12th century.We then crossed the border into Italy, where we will explore for the next three days.... read more

Geo: 43.7324, 7.4186We had a long coach trip along the south of France, stopping by Nimes, France, the home of denim fabric. We are staying 30 feet from the border of France and Monaco. ... read more

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