Delighting in Saint Paul de Vence and Monagien Yachts…

Breakfast in the old quarter followed by a quick stroll through the Nice Antique markets then off to St Paul de Vence guided by Ducky (Kim)* and Bella (Donna)*

20110511-105211.jpgQuaint, medieval, walled, shades of Sarlat evidenced by narrow alleyways, fascinating shops, intriguing art and sculpture, all of us quite entranced. Tapas, Roquford salad, G&T then off to Monaco.

Wow! The most awe inspiring Yachts in the harbour, there in anticipation of the Grand Prix scheduled within the next few weeks. Fifi claims hers, the enormous…make that the gigantic ‘The Moura’, actually owned by a Sheik, Pixi rather fond of the very large Sail Yacht next door and Bella has her eye on the sleek navy number. The boys have moved on from Yachts to chicanes and racing track conditions. Quick tour around the place then the breathtaking coastal route back to Nice in time for a leisurely dinner on the terrace and sleep. Tomorrow the five lands – Cinque Terra.

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Giovanni (Ducky) de la Rhodes – Kim
Donutella (Bella) de la Rhodes – Donna

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Watching the Corsica-Sardinia Ferry…

Died and gone to heaven! Incredibly clear skies and a crystal azure blue ocean…we are on the Cote d’Azure! Sunning our legs while admiring the Corsica-Sardinia Ferry cut a swath across the Mediterranean, G&T in hand, contemplating our next move, as you do, decisions conclude with a casual stroll along the promenade. The beach consists of grey pebbles rather than soft white sand yet that doesn’t perturb the sun worshippers, one of them a burnt copper hue, aged beyond age recognition, reminds us the movie Weekend at Bernie’s…she’s Bernie!20110510-111257.jpg A napping dog in a pram, plump Russians in their undies along side gorgeous bodies in tiny bikinis.

Sangria on the beach then back to await our additional travel companions, Kim and Donna due in tonight from Vienna. A night in as everyone relives their holiday to date.

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Shopping for the girls…a beer for the boy…

Sunny skies, balmy weather and a leisurely day trawling Aix au Provence Saturday markets…lush bunches of full bloom Peonies for just €5, two dozen long stemmed roses €24, the sweetest strawberries €1! And the boutiques! Soft grey suede platforms, crisp white linen harem pantaloons and €5 floral spring scarves for Pixie, sexy black suede, ever so French sandals and scarves for Fifi… retail therapy and market sated while Dicky trawled his own essentials…beer and chips…and eyed up the stylish young things. This city is home to a renowned international University full of ’em.

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No chubby folk in this neck of the woods….and were just short of blatantly staring at a particularly slender, attractive woman sporting black skinny jeans, a crisp white double cuffed shirt under an exquisitely tailored black cropped jacket all atop sky high kick ass black patent leather Louboutin heels…tres magnifique!

A fond farewell to the adorable Arlene at our Maison and the delightful Aix au Provence. Nice, here we come!

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