April 29th - Monaco

The weather decided to cooperate and we were welcomed to Monaco with sunny
skies and warm weather.

Monaco is sometimes referred to as the Manhattan of the French Riviera, and
from some of the photos it is easy to see why. The number of buildings in
this small area (370 acres) is something to see.

Monaco certainly lived up to its reputation as a place for the rich and
famous, the luxurious and exotic cars were everywhere. There was no shortage
of jewelry stores either, in one window there was a sign stating that there
hours were from 10AM to 2AM. I guess if by chance you were lucky at the
tables of the Casino, they were going to give you another chance to leave
your money in Monaco.

The Grand Prix is May 25th, and preparations for the race have begun, with
safety barriers being installed along the race circuit and viewing stands
being erected.

I got to the royal palace before the crowds stated arriving and got a front
row seat of the changing of the guard.

Great start for the day.