Summer Voyage: The French Riviera

Monte Carlo:

Sasha has been quite the jet setter lately. A trip to Miami has come and gone. We (almost) moved in to our new place (yes, pictures are to follow).... The time has come for our long awaited trip to the South of France. The trip has been a year in the making... So much talking, so much planning, so much effort... And here we are, on the other side of the ocean...

Sasha had little trouble with the 7 hour and 20 minute flight (even despite the 2 hour delay). Comfortably snuggled in her sleeping bag...


... she fell asleep the minute we were airborne. She managed to sleep through most of the flight.

Upon arrival to Nice, we were greeted by Anya and Deda (Grandpa), who arrived here four days before we did.


Having stocked up on all the necessities, they had a lovely brunch waiting for us:

We ate on the patio of our rental house. Oh, the delicious eggs, the breathtaking view, the anticipation of adventures to come!

What to do? Where to go first? We chose Monte Carlo as our first destination:

Monte Carlo, the administrative center of a small principality of Monaco, has established itself as a playground for the rich... Well, we did as the (sort of) locals do - we shopped (just a little):


rode some fancy rides (more on that later):

ate delicious food:

and acted like super divas:


It was a lovely day followed by a magical night. Somehow we managed to catch one of the four summer fireworks display:

And our adventures continue...