After a delicious breakfast on the terrace we left with our very expert guides, Philip and Dele, to see the sights. First we drove to Monaco and saw the Royal Palace and the famous Casino. The streets are very narrow and are the actual racetrack for the Grand Prix. Many of the buildings are quite ornate and beautiful gardens surround them.The harbor is full of expensive yachts, some as large as cruise ships. Next we went to Eze-Village, a town perched on top of a rock with far reaching views. The town dates back to the time of Caesar. Now it is full of quaint shops and restaurants. It was a long climb up the stone path but well worth it.
Philip drove along the coast where every turn in the road provided a photo-op! We went through Nice and saw all the beachgoers laying on the rocky shore; there is no sand. Nice is the fifth largest city in France and full of culture, art galleries and museums.
Our last sight of the day was the village of Saint Paul. It was once an ancient fortress and can be seen from miles away. The walls and stone buildings have been preserved and now Saint Paul is full of art galleries and French product shops.
Our dinner was another one of Dele's gourmet meals. We first had a French licorice drink that we tasted but didn't finish. We talked well into the night and appreciated every minute together.
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