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A Monday in Monaco

January 18, 2016 lisa.jeffries

I knew Monaco was one of the places Johnnie Bud was most looking forward to while visiting Europe, so we had to get a visit in before he had to return to North Carolina… even if that meant visiting on a Monday. We were a little underwhelmed at the lack of glitz and glamour… and any real activity at all… but maybe that can be attributed to visiting on a Monday afternoon and evening in January (the off-season).

Regardless of the lack of things to do, we took in some spectacular views, drooled over more impressive yachts, checked out a casino (SO very different than Vegas: slots and tables in different buildings, had to pay to get in, no free drinks, and less than 20 people in the casino playing at tables), strolled through the luxury shopping area, and hopped on the train back to Antibes with some great memories and pictures in tow. PS: It wasn’t all a total bust! While in the casino, I hit with $5 on 29… my birthday day. Show me the money!

Arriving at Monaco's train station
Arriving at Monaco’s train station
Johnnie Bud taking in the great view on the train
Johnnie Bud taking in the great view on the train
Great view on the train from Antibes to Monaco
Great view on the train from Antibes to Monaco
Great view on the train from Antibes to Monaco
Great view on the train from Antibes to Monaco
Train station in Monaco
Train station in Monaco
This is where the Grand Prix happens
This is where the Grand Prix happens
Checking out the racing trophies
Checking out the racing trophies
Boats in Monaco
Boats in Monaco
Boats in Monaco
Boats in Monaco
Boats in Monaco
Boats in Monaco
Love the anchor designed into the letters on this yacht's coordinating mat!
Love the anchor designed into the letters on this yacht’s coordinating mat!
Yacht in Monaco
Yacht in Monaco
Lots of uphill hiking in Monaco
Lots of uphill hiking in Monaco
The view of Monaco
The view of Monaco
The view of Monaco
The view of Monaco
The view of Monaco
The view of Monaco
Looks pulled straight from a storybook
Looks pulled straight from a storybook
Got ammo?
Got ammo?
More great views of Monaco
More great views of Monaco
Beautifully-maintained buildings and homes up on the mountainside
Beautifully-maintained buildings and homes up on the mountainside
View of Monaco
View of Monaco
Johnnie Bud snapping some great shots
Johnnie Bud snapping some great shots
More waterways in Monaco
More waterways in Monaco
More waterways in Monaco
More waterways in Monaco
Streets of Monaco
Streets of Monaco
Inside a church in Monaco
Inside a church in Monaco
In town
In town
In town
In town
Late sushi lunch - such limited options if you want to eat after 2pm and before 7pm!
Late sushi lunch – such limited options if you want to eat after 2pm and before 7pm!
Walking up the hill to luxe shopping, hotels, restaurants, and casino.
Walking up the hill to luxe shopping, hotels, restaurants, and casino.
Holiday lighting in Monaco
Holiday lighting in Monaco
Hotel de Paris
Hotel de Paris
Hotel de Paris
Hotel de Paris
More of Monaco
More of Monaco
Fun lights
Fun lights
Luxe shopping designer boutique village in Monaco
Luxe shopping designer boutique village in Monaco
Luxe shopping designer boutique village in Monaco
Luxe shopping designer boutique village in Monaco
Found the slots!
Found the slots!
Hotel de Paris in Monaco
Hotel de Paris in Monaco
Streets of Monaco at night
Streets of Monaco at night
Streets of Monaco at night
Streets of Monaco at night
There's a boat inside of the yacht
There’s a boat inside of the yacht
Yacht in Monaco
Yacht in Monaco
The stars and bars made themselves visible even here
The stars and bars made themselves visible even here
Many floors can you float?
Many floors can you float?

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