We awoke with a view of the harbor at
Monte Carlo,
Monaco out our window.
Today's tour was the
Jewels of the Cote d'Azur. As the tour began, we left Monaco for
France and enjoyed a scenic view of the
French Riviera along the way 
where the rich and famous like to spend their time. We visited a local flower and vegetable market and walked around the town of
Nice 
where the streets are narrow and there are almost as many scooters as there are in the Italian towns. While the beaches of the
Cote d'Azure 
may not have any sand, they are a popular place to hang out (e.g. clothing optional) and enjoy the view. From there, we went to the village of
Eze 
where we climbed to the top of the mountain along twisting narrow walkways to see the
Eglise Paroissial Church 
that overlooks the city. After lunch, we headed back to the
Principality of Monaco to the town of Monte Carlo. There we saw the
Prince's Palace,
including the changing of the guard ceremony, the impressive
Cousteau Aquarium 
and, of course, the
Casino Monte Carlo 
surrounded with Ferraris, Maseratis, Lambourghinis and other expensive toys. After one last look at one of the many small harbors filled with expensive yachts and surrounded by condominiums we could never afford,
we returned to the ship for some R&R.
Today's tour was the Jewels of the Cote d'Azur. As the tour began, we left Monaco for France and enjoyed a scenic view of the French Riviera along the way 
where the rich and famous like to spend their time. We visited a local flower and vegetable market and walked around the town of Nice 
where the streets are narrow and there are almost as many scooters as there are in the Italian towns. While the beaches of the Cote d'Azure 
may not have any sand, they are a popular place to hang out (e.g. clothing optional) and enjoy the view. From there, we went to the village of Eze 
where we climbed to the top of the mountain along twisting narrow walkways to see the Eglise Paroissial Church 
that overlooks the city. After lunch, we headed back to the Principality of Monaco to the town of Monte Carlo. There we saw the Prince's Palace, 
including the changing of the guard ceremony, the impressive Cousteau Aquarium 
and, of course, the Casino Monte Carlo 
surrounded with Ferraris, Maseratis, Lambourghinis and other expensive toys. After one last look at one of the many small harbors filled with expensive yachts and surrounded by condominiums we could never afford, 
we returned to the ship for some R&R.
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