This place is no more than a playground for the idle rich. All of the "real" people commute to work from France or from Italy. Even our tour guide was from Italy. It simply cost too much to live in Monaco. Since the rich don't sweep there own floors, the real people have to come from somewhere. We appreciate their tolerance of folks like us.
A view of the Mediterranean.Diane checks out the royal family villas.
We took a short tour of the castle. A more modest place than you would expect. Beautiful furnishing, antiques, and grand portraits of Grace Kelly and the royal family.
Prince Albert (out of the can.) He's the one on the right side. Wow! He waved at us. OK, It was pretty cool.
The marching band played three tunes while the guards marched by. The whole ceremony lasted about 15 minutes.
Pick your yacht. You can't believe how big these things are. It was nice to see some 20 foot boats in the marina next to the mega-yachts. I feel grounded by the experience.
Prince Albert reviews the changing of the guard. The prince had a guest for lunch on the day that we were there, consequently, the ceremony was delayed until noon. The band played and the small platoon of soldiers marched. I'd give it 3 of 5 stars. Buckingham Palace on a budget.
Prince Albert (out of the can.) He's the one on the right side. Wow! He waved at us. OK, It was pretty cool.The marching band played three tunes while the guards marched by. The whole ceremony lasted about 15 minutes.
Pick your yacht. You can't believe how big these things are. It was nice to see some 20 foot boats in the marina next to the mega-yachts. I feel grounded by the experience.
Ok, back to the boat, we hear that they're giving Cha-cha lessons in "Club Fusion". Party on....
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