Great Paris

After spending nearly two weeks traveling in Europe it was actually wonderful to get to Paris where we stayed with our great friend Xavier who took such wonderful care of us and showed us around so much. We visited so many places, and discovered areas and small side streets only locals know! I got a little sick unfortunantly in pris which slowed us down somewhat, but it really was such a great place to see.

Again let the pictures to the talking!


Left outside the famous Moulin Rouge! Others are above Paris in a small village that was very artistic with lots of painters and cafe's. I like this sculpute with a man running from the wall!

Church on the hillside in Paris, and a shot in the famous streets of Paris.

The famous Notre Dame! Really was amazing!

The Louvre, looking from outside and in. A place and experience you will never forget. We also got the digital audio to help us understand some of the pieces and it really helps bring together the power of this Museum.

Just three pieces of art that I loved. For those history buffs you may be able to identify the pieces. No painting shots as not allowed to take photos ... and heavy security.

The Eiffel Tower. Great views and lots of fun getting up in the elevator!

Here we are in differant parts of Paris with Xavier.

Viva Le Lyon!

So the second last leg of our incredible Europe trip brought us to Lyon. Although we only stayed for one day, it really was a great city that was so interesting, and sadly time did not allow us to see everything. But what we did see was great, and maybe oneday we shall return to enjoy even more.

Various shots above around the city and popular historical areas. Love the ruined amphitheatre which was centuries old.

Church on top of the highest point in the city. Looking out over Lyon from the church, and a really nice group of buildings with such vivid colours and fantastic architecture.

Day in Monaco

What a really beautiful place. Drove around the the Grand Prix circuit, and lost a few dollars in the famous Monte Carlo Casino. Let the photos speak for themselves.

Just in case you didn't believe me! LOL

The small streets in original Monaco town.

Inside one of the historical buildings in Monaco. The locals in this traditional area of Monaco were so friendly.

A few boats docked together. Check out the cars behind them to actually understand the size of these boats! WOW

Ok on top left is the starting line for the GP, middle is the down hill past the Le Meridian hotel and right is going into the big tunnel under the hotel! Familiar??

Left shot above is the straight after the tunnel with all the boats on the left. Middle is the 2nd last big right where last year Shumacker pretended to stall on got penalized. Right photo is last small turn onto the start / finish line!

So there you have the Formula 1 track of Monaco / Monte Carlo!

French Riviera Part 1

A shot from our speeding train through the Italian countryside on our way to the south of France.

Beautiful train station on the French / Italian Riviera border. It was such a brilliant train ride along this coastal section on the way through Monaco to Cannes.

This picture is taken from the window in our lovely suite in the Cannes Carlton InterContinental Hotel. This hotel is an icon in Cannes, and serves the most rich and famous. We were given a suite upgrade from the boss and had this unforgettable view.

This is a shot looking at our hotel. It is one of the oldest hotels in Cannes and is used every year by all the movie stars for the Cannes Film Festival. I wonder who slept in our room before???

The famous red carpet to the auditorium for the annual Cannes International Film Festival.

The marina in Cannes is full of this multi-million $$$$$ boats! I put in an offer on this one, but was short a few million! Oh well!

Lovely courtyard in a small french riviera hillside town. Views were breathtaking

Left and right are some night shots of the hotel. I know I seem to be fixated on the hotel but the "Carlton" is an icon in Cannes and photgraphed by everyone. And hey, I work for this company!

Here we are relaxing after a great evening in Cannes. Cannes was great, but what for the shots of Monaco! We loved it there.

Rest of Italy Photos

This is another great shot in the great city of Rome!

This is taken along the waterfront in Naples!

Clariza in the grounds of Pompeii This ancient city was just fantastic and we enjoyed the many hours spent walking through the ruins.

So where do you think we are???? Of course the most romantic city .. Venice!

Thats me playing with the pidgeons in Piazza San Marco! See the Italian mafia coming up on me!

The famous Rialto Bridge in Venice. For the history buffs, it was originally built of wood with the middle section being able to shift so large boats could pass. Then in 1592 it was rebuilt as you see it today.... well almost!

Us on one of those romantic boats cruising the canals of Venice. Thats champagne in those sexy plastic cups!

Another one of the beautiful canal sections in Venice. It is so awesome to get yourself lots in Venice and explore the hundreds of small canals and bridges.