As small as Monaco is, there are at least three distinct towns,
which of course all run together. And the race also meant the cruise terminal
was closed and we needed to tender in from off shore. Near where we anchored
was what may be the largest yacht we had ever seen, a very large white boat of
three or four decks and a garage for smaller boats to get around a port in.
The tender dock was in a marina area which we walked through to
get into town. There were mostly very large yachts, and they were from around
the world.
at the Palace |
Monaco Palace |
We walked through town and climbed the hill up to the palace.
Although we didn't tour the palace, it is on an interesting hill top with
government offices, shops, cafés, and the cathedral where Prince Rainier and
Princess Grace were married. The hilltop has good views over the harbor.
best view we had of the Grand Prix |
On a cliff above the water sits the Aquarium and museum. Word is
Jaques Cousteu had something to do with the design of the display tanks. It was
a very interesting aquarium with many colorful fish from around the world.
Night View as we left Monaco |
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