Nice and Monaco

Last days of warm weather...

So, following on from my previous blog post, we arrived safe and sound in the French Riviera after a rather lovely train ride from the Basque Region.  

Nice is nice.  I know it's cliche, but there's really no other word to describe it. The sun was shining, the beaches were beautiful, the people were super friendly and the streets were clean and fresh.

The old town district of the City is buzzing and alive with locals and tourists mixing together amongst beautiful architecture, and the newer areas of town are open and clear.  Set in between the beach and the mountains, it was a great way to just relax - there's very little to do apart from just chill out and enjoy the weather.   It's October, and we're still getting days with highs in their 20's - this kind of good luck can't carry on forever, so we'll enjoy it while it lasts!

However while there we decided to head off to Monaco one day just to have a look around.  This little principality is absolutely amazing!

Super yacht much?

We started off by having a look around the Royal Palace which was fantastic, sitting up on the hill above the harbour.  After lunch up on the hill and a wander around the Royal Gardens, we made our way down to the Harbour - so very many super yachts!

Then we decided to indulge our rich Nick and Corry fantasies, and headed into Monte Carlo.  The Casino is fantastic - such incredible wealth!  Just seeing all the Maseratis, Lamborghinis and Porches!  Fantastic.  And the casino itself, wow!  So much money has been invested in this area, it's overwhelming.

Me with the Monte Carlo casino in the background

Then back to Nice.  We had a quick thunder storm, but then wonderful weather again.  We're heading North now, so imagine that it won't last. 

Next stop - Lyon.