After exploring Menton Saturday morning, we took a short ten minute train ride to Monaco. I didn't know much about it until Kelsey gave me a little background info. After doing a little research on my own, I learned that Monaco is the second smallest country in the world {the first is Vatican City} and known to be a hot spot for the rich and famous. It has the lowest poverty rate and highest number of millionaire and billionaires per capita in the world. The annual Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race is is also held there.
So, now that you know a little background info, here is how we spent our afternoon exploring Monaco. First we had to figure our way out of the train station. It was really confusing and there were stairs everywhere. Eventually we decided to just take the boys down the stairs in their strollers and start walking. One thing we learned was not to try to cross the street outside of a crosswalk. You will get a whistle blown at you by the MANY police officers patrolling the streets. We learned that early one when Aaron tried to rush across the street to see the yachts.
So, now that you know a little background info, here is how we spent our afternoon exploring Monaco. First we had to figure our way out of the train station. It was really confusing and there were stairs everywhere. Eventually we decided to just take the boys down the stairs in their strollers and start walking. One thing we learned was not to try to cross the street outside of a crosswalk. You will get a whistle blown at you by the MANY police officers patrolling the streets. We learned that early one when Aaron tried to rush across the street to see the yachts.
After figuring out where we were, we took a bus up to Monaco-Ville {the old city} to see the Palace and the view from the top. It was gorgeous and the houses we passed along the way were so pretty.
The Prince's Palace {Prince Albert II is currently the head of state}
The Palace Guard protecting the entrance.
View of Port Hercules.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Oceanographic Museum
After seeing the old city, we took a bus to the Monte Carlo area of Monaco to see the famous Monte Carlo Casino. The guys tried going in, but they had to pay to enter so decided it wasn't worth it.
Kelsey and me on the bus.
Monte Carlo Casino
There were a bunch of really nice cars parked around the front of the casino. Aaron liked this one.
I'll take it all please ;)
After visiting Monte Carlo, it was getting late and we were ready to head back to our hotel. We eventually found the train station and left a little after 7.
They are such good daddy's.
We were starving and so tired when we got back to Menton. Instead of eating out, we picked up McDonalds {yes, again!} because it was close and took it back to our hotel rooms to eat. It ended up being a really good idea because we showered and passed out as soon as we were finished eating.
Walking hand in hand to our hotel.
Our last day was spent in Nice. I can't wait to share all the beautiful pictures, but I'll save it for tomorrow!
XOXO,
Jenn
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