Saturday, November 7, 2015

Monte Carlo

I don't have a lot of interest in gambling, or casinos, so I'd not anticipated too much from Monte Carlo.

Coming into the harbor, early morning:


What I hadn't considered is the boats at anchor and docked in the harbor. 



Fairly sure these folks don't worry about the grand a day for docking. 

Walking around town I also noticed the cars. I'm usually indifferent to cars, except the odd '55 Chevy. But to see Maserati's, Lamborghini's, and Ferrari's parked all around....


There was also a open-air market, something I'd see in most of the cities we visited. 


Monte Carlo turned out to be a pleasant place to walk around, drink expresso and watch people. 





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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 7, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    It has been quit some time since my last visit to MC. Nice place.

    Steve

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    1. Should Fish MoreNovember 7, 2015 at 5:06 PM

      Thanks Steve

      You seeing any of the refugee's up where you are? What's the local feeling about the whole thing?

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    2. AnonymousNovember 8, 2015 at 2:16 AM

      There are some in the area, but a small number and I haven't seen them. Not much in the news about the opinions like in eastern Germany.

      Steve

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  2. WisewebwomanNovember 7, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I never did see Monte Carlo though did catch some of the Riviera back in the day! Lovely shots Mike, what lovely memories you have created!

    XO
    WWW

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    1. Should Fish MoreNovember 7, 2015 at 5:05 PM

      Back in the day.....yeah, got that. This was just a journey back, or an attempt.

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  3. sageNovember 7, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Beautiful photos but how were the sandwiches there? :)

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    1. Should Fish MoreNovember 7, 2015 at 5:04 PM

      Huh, how'd you know? They were fine, had a half on local bread, a stand that local office workers were lining up for at lunchtime. Toasted, local ham and cheese, it was good.

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  4. TaborNovember 8, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Exactly how I would think of MC...a place to watch people...very rich people.

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  5. troutbirderNovember 8, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    Walking around or sitting at a sidewalk café and people watching also works for me...:)

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    1. Should Fish MoreNovember 8, 2015 at 4:36 PM

      Yeah, 30 or 40 years ago, I'd feel different. But here we are......

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  6. susanNovember 8, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    It all looks so wonderfully warm and bright. I'm glad you had such a relaxing journey.

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