Monte Carlo- Casino Royale- Yachts, Casinos, shopping, Royalty and wealth oMG this city had some serious high rollers! Yachts, insane cars and shopping for the Uber wealthy. Bob and I joined the morning walking tour, saw the Prince’s Palace, enjoyed the splendid views from a seaside park on the bluff and then went back to the boat to change for the Casino Royale!! Well, sadly I didn’t bring my passport so no entry for me- Bob popped in while I browsed the shops. $100 poorer in 45 minutes we grabbed an outside table at the Hotel du Paris in the square and people watched and I was introduced to my new favorite drink- the Chandon Spring spritz. Coming to a Stef party near you. Casino! Hotel du Paris with Casino in background Headed back…can you see out ship behind us? So great we were able to see the city at night! Scrabble followed by a little community puzzle work…
After a rough night at sea we slept thru our 8 am tour and woke almost at noon. Hopped off the ship and grabbed a quick lunch in the port area at a lovely French restaurant (mole et frites and lasagna) before boarding next to a massive Virgin cruise ship for a 2:30 departure. Sorry Napoleon- we missed seeing your birthplace We continued the scrabble tournament (5-4. Amy) and then to reading on the back of the ship under a blanket as we steamed thru the beautiful Med passing lovely islands and enjoying a little tea and cake. Room service and movie Otto and in bed by 9:30! Quiet day! Sadly no photos. Xo
February vacation was spent in Naples, followed by a weekend trip in March to Venice.... We enjoyed a Wilson family trip to see Mimi and Papa and Nana and Papa in Naples, joined by the Kosh's, Wilson Jrs and Jenn...nice time, good weather, lots of logistics...Here are some pics: School Items: Rachel won her Year 6 speech competition with a Proverb, Seasons...followed the next day by Lauren's Literary Dial a Date where she played Edward Cullen to a very lively audience. Lauren and I met the Kelley's in Venice. Kate is studying in Florence this semester, and the family came to visit her for a week. Lauren and I had a great time shopping, eating, site seeing, gondola-ing, eating and shopping... Visitors: Maureen Collins and the girls paid us a brief afternoon visit, and Sue was here for work and we enjoyed her company for dinner and a full day of walking through Portobello looking for gifts to bring home. Misc: The winter finally appears to be coming to an end. I found this...
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