On our visit to Monte Carlo, Monaco, we were again reminded that we really do not know wealth in Australia and that we all have it pretty good down-under.
Monaco is the first place we have visited in Europe that is as clean as home. They even pick up after their dogs!
The general level of wealth in this tiny little country is something that has to be seen to be believed.
The cars, the houses, the boats, the infrastructure, the restaurants and hotels are all the very best of the best.
Valentino have a store that overlooks the water, and while we were visiting the Palace Hermes were doing a home delivery.
The Harbour was jaw dropping. Ex war ships converted to private boats, complete with helicopter and a 30 foot 'runabout' to get to shore. These (numerous) outrageously huge ships dwarfed the many other 30m + luxury boats, almost mocking them.
Many of them had intercoms on the dock. Some had dozens of staff that we could see, and many brought their cars with them. We had never seen an Enzo up close- let alone one covered in dirt dockside. This was about the dirtiest thing we saw in Monaco.
Our host told us that the ratio of Police to citizens is 2:10. They were everywhere, and pulled over speeding cars and scooters on foot.
Lunch at the famous Cafe De Paris in the shadow of the Monte Carlo Casino and Hotel De Paris was a real treat. Proper old fashioned service that probably hasn't changed much in its 100 years of operation.
Pics: Rach in the F1 tunnel/Should we take the Rolls, Enzo or Lexus to Cannes today?/local sailors give way to Super Yachts
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