October 22, 2010
Ville Franche, France/Monaco
- tendered into port
- walked to Citadel
- walked along waterfront to new harbor.
- walked back toward old town through back roads/side streets and the impromptu market to train station.
- took 10 minute train ride to Monaco, Monte Carlo.
- walked along harbor and drooled over fine yachts.
- walked to Casino Monte Carlo and up center of La Place to all the high-end shops.
- went to Chanel, loved that they had Gardenia perfume. An attendant came to see if we needed any help- I asked her if they had any signature CC stud crystal earrings and they did!!! I tried them on and... BOUGHT them!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally bought something at Chanel, and in Monaco no less :)
What I was really impressed with was how kind and welcoming the Chanel shop assistants were- they didn't just discount us as tourists or poor people like the way I am usually treated at Chanel stores I've been to in the US. Even after I purchased the earrings, the shop assistant offered to perfume me in Gardenia :) I felt respected and pampered which was an extremely pleasant surprise. My biggest regret is not buying the perfume as well.
- walked to more fancy shops like Louis Vuitton.
- walked back toward harbor and through the carnival that was being set up along the pier.
- took photos from below the Royal Palace on the cliff.
- walked all along lower Monaco to find a WC... None... Anywhere. We went to the Gare twice and finally found one the second time (Jenny has eagle eyes). At least it got us off the beaten track to see some back roads and beautiful Place/Piazzas.
- stopped at a Super Marcher and bought some treats for the kids and found Coke Light Sans Caffeine.
- stopped at a Pharmacy to get some medicine for my cough.
- got back on the train to Ville Franche. Stopped at la plage and put our feet in the water- the beach was tiny pebbles instead of sand so it was easy to clean off. It was quite refreshing and rejuvenating for our tired feet. Plus the sun shine was glorious!
- walked along harbor to more shops- Les bought a fresh crepe nutella (fresh batter, freshly cooked crepe, and a just barely opened jar of nutella- cannot get more fresh than that.) she also bought an orangina.
- Lacey and I bought Magnum Bars :)
- got back on boat.
- stopped at Aquarium Bar for a glass of water.
- got ready for formal night.
- ordered hot chocolate and French fries from Room Service. I heart Room Service :)
- had dinner in dinning room Carmen. Our waiter Razvan hurt his leg so we had a different waiter.
- tried to go to Sky Bar but was closed for private function.
- Name that Tune at Schooner Bar. Sinatra
- saw tribute to broadway show at La Scala theater.
- casino: we each had a dollar to gamble- it lasted about 10 minutes :)
- sat in Aquarium Bar for a bit.
- watched Island Frenzy parade and the hot drummer Steve through a lei at me but I wasn't paying attention but it got stuck to another lei so he had to stop and untangle me.
- got our sandwiches from the Promenade Cafe and discovered we could make our own hot chocolate there! Of course we discover this on our second to last night- duh.
Ville Franche, France/Monaco
- tendered into port
- walked to Citadel
- walked along waterfront to new harbor.
- walked back toward old town through back roads/side streets and the impromptu market to train station.
- took 10 minute train ride to Monaco, Monte Carlo.
- walked along harbor and drooled over fine yachts.
- walked to Casino Monte Carlo and up center of La Place to all the high-end shops.
- went to Chanel, loved that they had Gardenia perfume. An attendant came to see if we needed any help- I asked her if they had any signature CC stud crystal earrings and they did!!! I tried them on and... BOUGHT them!!!!!!!!!!!! I finally bought something at Chanel, and in Monaco no less :)
What I was really impressed with was how kind and welcoming the Chanel shop assistants were- they didn't just discount us as tourists or poor people like the way I am usually treated at Chanel stores I've been to in the US. Even after I purchased the earrings, the shop assistant offered to perfume me in Gardenia :) I felt respected and pampered which was an extremely pleasant surprise. My biggest regret is not buying the perfume as well.
- walked to more fancy shops like Louis Vuitton.
- walked back toward harbor and through the carnival that was being set up along the pier.
- took photos from below the Royal Palace on the cliff.
- walked all along lower Monaco to find a WC... None... Anywhere. We went to the Gare twice and finally found one the second time (Jenny has eagle eyes). At least it got us off the beaten track to see some back roads and beautiful Place/Piazzas.
- stopped at a Super Marcher and bought some treats for the kids and found Coke Light Sans Caffeine.
- stopped at a Pharmacy to get some medicine for my cough.
- got back on the train to Ville Franche. Stopped at la plage and put our feet in the water- the beach was tiny pebbles instead of sand so it was easy to clean off. It was quite refreshing and rejuvenating for our tired feet. Plus the sun shine was glorious!
- walked along harbor to more shops- Les bought a fresh crepe nutella (fresh batter, freshly cooked crepe, and a just barely opened jar of nutella- cannot get more fresh than that.) she also bought an orangina.
- Lacey and I bought Magnum Bars :)
- got back on boat.
- stopped at Aquarium Bar for a glass of water.
- got ready for formal night.
- ordered hot chocolate and French fries from Room Service. I heart Room Service :)
- had dinner in dinning room Carmen. Our waiter Razvan hurt his leg so we had a different waiter.
- tried to go to Sky Bar but was closed for private function.
- Name that Tune at Schooner Bar. Sinatra
- saw tribute to broadway show at La Scala theater.
- casino: we each had a dollar to gamble- it lasted about 10 minutes :)
- sat in Aquarium Bar for a bit.
- watched Island Frenzy parade and the hot drummer Steve through a lei at me but I wasn't paying attention but it got stuck to another lei so he had to stop and untangle me.
- got our sandwiches from the Promenade Cafe and discovered we could make our own hot chocolate there! Of course we discover this on our second to last night- duh.
Our ship: Voyager of the Sea
Drooling over million dollar yatchs in Monaco
La Plage!!!!!
For Meg :) 
First bite...........
Then it fell on the ground :(
Lacey and her Diet Coke
Our Spot at the Aquarium Bar
Island Parade Fun!!
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