We are enjoying visiting these places for the very first time.  Monaco is the second smallest nation in the world.  It is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods on the planet.  France is just behind this little nation and Italy can be seen in the distance.


I wanted to go check on our yacht, but we couldn’t remember where docked it.


One of the private yachts in this harbor boasts a crew of 61.  With the downturn in the economy, I wonder if they had to cut their crew to 60?


We strolled by the palace, but were disappointed that the Prince was not available to have coffee with us.


This is the hotel (we were told) would cost $20,000 to stay one evening.  I sure hope it includes breakfast at that price!


We stopped by their famous casino, but we didn’t see James Bond.  Can you believe that they charge admission to go inside this casino?  Charging money to take your money.


We missed their famous Grand Prix by a few weeks.  Although only a few hour visit, it was fun to see this place with so much history.  We heard stories about Grace Kelley and saw a museum once directed by Jacque Cousteau.  A thought struck me as we left this affluent location.  It’s a shame how they can afford such lavish mansions and yachts but can’t afford deodorant.