Friday, June 6, 2008

Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous

It’s our third day here in Switzerland, but I’m trying to go in order here, so you get to hear about Monaco now. As I said before, the country of Monaco, which is really just an even snootier version of France, is really one of the most absurd places I’ve ever been. Truly I’ve never seen pomp like you find on the streets of Monte-Carlo. And even if you’re not the Prince of Dubai or the Princess of Japan, most people think they are anyways. That aspect side, Monte-Carlo is home to some of the most beautiful architecture & sweeping Mediterranean views of any place in Europe, not to mention THE most insanely crazy yachts ever!
All in all, there’s really not much else to say about Monaco except for the money. Unfortunately that’s what it’s all about, really. However, we enjoyed our lovely lunch on the water, walking along the harbor & counting the Ferrari’s & Bentley’s & Astin Martin’s. After a few hours though, we were over it all & were very happy to return back up to the top of the hill to our quiet & charming little town of Eze.

and just to give you an idea of it all....


Just one of the many harbors in Monte-Carlo



Ryan finally found his boat. But it's only a mere 350 feet.
And yes, that is someone's private yacht.



The world-famous Casino de Monte-Carlo


Le Hotel de Paris

1 comments:

Kristin Murdock said...

Yes that yacht will be fun to sail the world in. We can go on a Mediterranean Cruise of our very own!

Miss you - come back!!