Monaco--the second smallest country in the world, population 33,000 and home to the Grand Prix.
Wouldn't it be so fun to zip away in one of these things? Drive along the coast, your hair blowing in the wind, shielding you eyes with a thousand dollar pair of sunglasses on... Everybody and their dog has a fancy car in Monaco, it's crazy how rich this country is. Seriously guys, they don't have to pay taxes that's how ridiculously rich Monaco is. And then there is the prince of the place who makes a law that his picture must be placed in the front window of every shop. I really want to meet this guy... I felt super out of place with everyone walking around with their Prada, Gucci and Channel clothes and accessories. We definitely weren't a part of the club. I told Kyle I couldn't live here because everything is so fancy, expensive and nice. I wouldn't know what to do with myself. He on the other hand...
We visited the famous Casino of Monte Carlo, Port Hercule, Rock of Monaco (where the palace is located) and the Exotic Gardens. These places were hoppin' with tourists and I was just glad we didn't come around May when the Grand Prix starts. The bishop of the Nice ward lives in Monaco and said that basically everyone who lives in Monaco leaves for a month when tourists roll into town for the Grand Prix. I'll just watch the Grand Prix in the movies, you know, like Iron Man 2.
(exercice for the month...)
(found the beatles inspiration)
This Russian Orthodox Church wouldn't allow photography inside and since we ask people not to take pictures at our LDS temple open houses, I figured I should be respectful (which is a shame because it was a golden site to see--literally). Although we don't charge people to enter... If you visit Nice, it's totally worth the trois euros.
Negresco. Makes you think of Nabisco right? Me too. This five star hotel is the most famous one in Nice. It's right on the beach and can be found on all of the souvenirs. There is a guard right as you enter inside those doors who looks like a Disneyland employee (dressed up in a bright colored medieval ensemble). Got to keep those guests safe you know.
Doesn't my Kyle take fabulous night photos? Miss it already.
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