Our dear friends the Piva-Fuchs came from Torino Italy for a visit..we saw the sights together and had a lovely visit..the highlight for me was dining el fresco out in our garden on homemade
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…
Off to the Chateau… Bonjour! A stop in France would not be complete without a tour of a local chateau and wine tasting Sweet Muscat wine is very well regarded here so when in France…. Then off we went to charming city of Montpelier Part of the Roman pilgrimage of the San Camino trail (bucket list) Headed back to the boat for lunch and a quick nap!!
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
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