I LOVE FRANCE . . . . Cannes first stop. We drove from Italy with glimpses of the French Riviera, to arrive in Cannes. Dropped our bags and headed for the beach. They actually have sand. Yippee! Some of the boats are like the Queen's Britania, others are huge yachts. This afternoon the water isn't very inviting. It is a darker green. The cannes Film Festival was on 2 weeks before, so mum and I were able to walk on the red carpet . . . more like felt than carpet. Tonight is the dinner trip to Monte Carlo. Our restaurant is on the hill overlooking the Prince's palace and all the boats. Dinner has changed, only 3 courses. A plate of salad, then the meat and potatoes with real veges (1st broc we've seen since
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