Friday, May 27, 2011

First Stop Monte Carlo



Monaco is the 2nd smallest country in the world, next to the Vatican. It has the world's smallest coastline, about a mile. It was a beautiful place. Lots of fine cars and beautiful yachts.


Our first stop was the Grand Casino. It was closed until 2pm, but it was a cool building.



The palace of Monaco, which was home to Grace Kelly and Prince Ranier. Now prince Albert is getting married there this summer.




There were a lot of hills walking up to the casino and then up the other side to the palace.




Yachts in the harbor.


View of Monte Carlo from the deck of the ship.



The is on the steps of the grand casino, the race goes right in front of it.



The stands were right by the harbor. We walked on the track to get out to the city.



The race goes right by the harbor.



The big Grand Prix race is this weekend.



Cannons guarding the walls of the fort and the palace, overlooking the harbor.



The courtyard of the palace.

1 comment:

Deborah said...

That day was one of my favorites. Tons of walking but oh so beautiful. Thanks for making that trip possible for us.