Thursday Evening in Monte Carlo
Fact of the day: did you know that the famous beach at Nice is not sand but is all smooth stones. There is sand only below the water line. What's with that?
As always, we started out by visiting the old town section of Monaco. The number of huge yachts in the harbors is mind-boggling. We then visited the cathedral. Here behind the alter are buried all the prior prince's and princesses including Princess Grace. It is an impressive facility.
Our next stop was to see the royal palace. We also so the smaller house where Princess Carolyn lives.
It was then time for fine dining in one of the restaurants adjoining the casino. For dinner we started with a huge salad that included many types of lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, artichoke hearts, and marinated mushrooms under a delicate oil dressing. For the main course Alice had a filet of beef accompanied by spinach and potatoes. I had four large, tender prawns accompanied by mixed vegetables. For dessert we provided a choice from the pastry tray with Alice choosing the coffee eclair and I the fruit torte. As with all French meals, accompaniments included bread, wine, and an espresso at the end.
After dinner there was time for a visit to the famous Casino of Monte Carlo. Alice and I struggled, thinking maybe we should bet the house in an effort to double it to be able to buy a bigger unit at Friendsview. I texted Doug who said he wanted $10 of that action. Alice and I decided not to make the gamble, but we did bet Doug's $10 and he lost.
One more day left. Tomorrow we drive west to see more of the towns along the Cote d'azur. Bon jour.
