A pleasant drive this morning through Carerra marble country and Pinocchio land to The leaning Tower of Pisa. The tower is much more beutiful than pictures do justice to – lovely marble structure with a definite lean! Another hot day too!
On to Monaca (via France for the 3rd time this trip). Monaco is tiny but opulent – beautiful harbour and boats, buildings and of course the casino where we had a quick look but resisted a spend! walked along the racetrack and enjoyed gelatos and espresso as we gazed about. Climbed the hill to the palace and then enjoyed dinner al fresco at Freddy’s International Cafe – great food.
On then to Nice for the next 2 nights- beautiful drive down the coast in the setting sun – picturesque scenery and views of the Mediterranean.
Apologies for the lack of photos – a few technical problems!
Comments
Comment by Mike and Jane on 2008-09-07 13:29:28 -0700
Enjoying your travels with you. I presumme you picked out a very large diamond at the diamond cutting factory Gill and wore that at the gaming tables in Monaco? Sounds as thoiugh you are having a fabtime.Your CM hopes the cold has been shaken off and you are both in top order..need to be with all that exercise!
Comment by Helen on 2008-09-07 16:56:06 -0700
Sounds so wonderful and civilised.
Gelatos and wandering around the town in Monaco would be my idea of fun.
And Florence sounds as wonderful as I remember from 30 eyars ago!!
Disappointed you didn’t make your fortune on the casino but….
Keep the news coming as I love sharing the travel.
