So, rather than set off into the heart of Monaco, we stayed in the area surrounding the cathedral (stunning in itself) and the (surprisingly ordinary) palace. The view across the harbour to Monte Carlo was fantastic, we liked it so much we stopped at an estate agents on the way back! Might be a while before we can move here though!
After a spot of souvenir shopping, it was time for our "transfer" across town. We drove along the start/finish straight for the GP, and after passing through "the tunnel" we reached our second drop off point. This was almost next door to the famous hairpin bend
From this point we carried on around the course, albeit going backwards. Victoria did express some concern at how narrow the streets were and wondered what happens if an F1 car crashed into the Gucci or Prada shops! We next reached Casino Square (where the rich &
famous go to lose money) and after a brief stop, descended the steep bank down towards the harbour & town.
After walking along the straight towards La Ratcasse, we continued round towards the Swimming Pool, stopping to admire the blue waters and expensive yachts moored in the harbour. We soon reached the tunnel again; having grabbed an ice cream (pit stop of sorts) we carried on back to our meeting point.
We are now back at picturesque Villefranche for the tender back to Arcadia. It's been a lovely day, but it could have been so much better if not for the over-protective (and fairly useless) 'tourguide'. Oh well, just have to console ourselves with a cocktail on deck followed by the World Cup!
-- Post From My iPhone
Location:Boulevard de l'Impératrice Alexandra Feodorovna,Villefranche-sur-Mer,France
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