Monte Carlo

Chris always has a big business trip to Monte Carlo in September and I have been lucky enough to go with him for the last few times. Its a chance to relax, top up my tan, read and catch up with my blog. This time I managed to catch up and write about 12 blogs and then just added the photos when I got home and published them. We were at Le Metropole again this year, it's a beautiful 'old school' hotel. I was able to go to the beach and relax. Chris is busy working but we managed two dinners together. Saturday we had a lovely meal at The Fairmont Hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Monday we had a trip to The African Queen at Beaulieu Marina. I always enjoy my time in Monte Carlo, I'm on my own so much I have a lot of time to think and plan which is more difficult the rest of the time. Oh well, back to real life....

Le Metropole

Inner Lobby

Looking towards the reception desk

Inner Lobby

Olde world charm

There are wonderful books everywhere

View from the road

All lit up

View from the restuarant at the Fairmont Hotel

Entrance to private beach club

When I say private I mean me and a few others! Holiday makers have gone home but its busy on the weekend

View of the Casino through a fountain

The Casino, Monte Carlo

There is a beautiful park infront of the Casino and also Le Metropole

The Casino and on the right the famous Hotel de Paris

Part of the park outside our hotel

Chris in the park but ready for business

This reminded me of creepy halloween fingers and fingernails!!!

Fairies or hobbits?????

We had lunch at the famous Cafe de Paris, very art deco and fabulous!

A few hours later dessert at the Cafe de Paris has become a tradition when business is over