Sunday, 14 December 2008

Monaco .....

is another place I was lucky enough to get to. The sun was shining, people out walking, people watching outside the cafes. My husband said it was very strange to be there with me, as he is normally working for the Race. He just wanted me to see it. It was fabulous. I am going to have to plan a trip for the Monaco Grand Prix..better start saving my pounds, not pennies!!!

I have absolutely no idea why those statues are on top of the phones boxes, thought they looked fun though!!!
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17 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 December 2008 at 15:58

    Oh beautiful. I hope to get to Monaco one day!!! Glad you were able to go

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  2. Phivos Nicolaides14 December 2008 at 21:17

    Monaco is a unique and beautiful place.

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  3. Anne in Oxfordshire14 December 2008 at 21:37

    My Melange - it is a beautiful place, hope you get there one day soon :-)

    Phivos - I was stunned to silence when I saw Monaco..beautiful.

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  4. Anonymous14 December 2008 at 22:29

    How cool you got there, and great your hubby wanted you to see it with him. Enjoy!

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  5. CherryPie14 December 2008 at 22:42

    I have never been, but it looks lovely :-)

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  6. Linda15 December 2008 at 06:33

    Hard to beat Monaco. I've never been there for those races either.

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  7. david mcmahon15 December 2008 at 21:03

    Those arne't actually statues - there F1 fans PRETENDING to be statues so they can get the best vantage point to watch the race!

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  8. Unknown16 December 2008 at 10:03

    Hi Anne, hope you don't mind me posting, i stumbled upon your blog whilst doing some routine searches for Monaco. I fell in love with Monaco a few years ago during the grand prix and so much so that i started helping other people to see the race (around 200-300 per year now - just shows how popular it is!!) and I'm planning on spending a few months in the south of France & Monaco next year with the family to improve our French. Good to find another Monaco fan, best wishes, ed, fugaref1.com

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  9. Anne in Oxfordshire16 December 2008 at 17:16

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  10. Anne in Oxfordshire16 December 2008 at 17:29

    Hi Ed, thank so much for commenting,You are very welcome!

    It is very hard for me to imagine what Monaco was like, I was not disappointed, well a little bit, it was not race weekend!! I can imagine how popular it is..I know a few people that have been.

    If I had the money I would go to the race, maybe I should start sorting it out now. My husband works for Williams Formula 1 but there is no chance of me getting a ticket :-(..but I have been Magny cour and Spa..both fantastic. Went with my friends.

    An excellent idea to spend time in France and Monaco, it will be a great help to you for your French, best way to learn. Hope you and your family have a brilliant time there.

    Will have a look at your site.

    Thanks once again..best wishes Anne

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  11. Barbara16 December 2008 at 19:17

    Hi Anne,
    I never have been so far down South, so it is always nice to live things vicariously !
    Yes save up to one day experience more !!
    Cheers

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  12. Anne in Oxfordshire16 December 2008 at 20:34

    Hi Barbara...I will have to start saving now!!! and the way the economic world is going, there might not Formula 1 much longer, just have to read the Sports news...but there will always be France and Paris..so you never know, maybe that is where I will head next :-)

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  13. Welshcakes Limoncello16 December 2008 at 23:39

    When I marry my millionnaire I'll join you there!

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  14. Anne in Oxfordshire17 December 2008 at 19:20

    Welshcakes - When I find a millionaire, I will buy a house so huge, and invite you all over...!! :-)

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  15. Leslie:17 December 2008 at 21:00

    I am SO jealous! I got to Monacco for a day back in 1997 and would love to go back. However, I must admit I felt like the "poor tourist" while there!

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  16. Anne in Oxfordshire17 December 2008 at 21:13

    Leslie, that is what I would feel like if I went on Race day...you have to be young and rich!!! At least if I went I would be a TRUE FAN. As if they are the slightest bit interested!! :-)

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  17. Michelle | Bleeding Espresso20 December 2008 at 15:25

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

    And happy holidays :)

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Thank you to everyone for commenting, it certainly makes my day. A pleasure to see everyone of you. Old and New.. Blogging not only opens up the world but gives us new friends.

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