Monaco

Next country on the list is Monaco, I was very lucky to be able to visit a cousin here as I passed by.  She gave me a walking tour of some of the highlights and took me for a nice dinner in town. The next day she had to work so I explored some more on my own. 

My day started at the royal palace, a beautiful building up on a plateau overlooking the harbour and the Mediterranean. The old city is up there too so lots of narrow streets, a beautiful cathedral and the remains of an old fort. 

From the top you can look down into the harbour on some ridiculously huge yachts. There are also lots of flashy cars on the roads, more then a couple Porsches and Ferraris passed by. 

After lunch on the beach I went to the Monte Carlo Casino. More flash cars parked outside. It cost €17 to get in, but I got a €10 voucher for the slots or at the bar. I quickly doubled my money on the slots, cashed out and hit the blackjack tables. With a €25 min bet I knew I wouldn’t get to play long- and two quick busts ended my serious gaming.  I had a drink in the bar, because why not! And walked back to my cousins to meet up for dinner. 

It was a short visit but so nice to catch up with her!