We arrived in Nice after a 3-hour flight, to beautiful heat.
Well I thought it was beautiful. Heidi was a little less enthusiastic. We drove
through these winding roads, getting higher and higher to what I felt were
mountains, but are probably quite typical South of France terrain.
By time we were settled in Chloe’s it was about 8:30 and her mum made a delicious vegetable lasagne, and Heidi made the salad. She has been thanking Chloe’s mum for everything so far, which is making me feel like a terrible guest because I just can’t keep up. I try though.
That night, after blowing up the mattress that Chloe had to endure, and setting up the wicked mosquito-net window ever, we settled to bed by midnight. It was the first time I’ve ever slept under a mosquito net. Oh, the adventures.
Waking up at 11, having my muesli, eating pain au chocolat and watching the rowing for the Olympics, it was a perfect way to start the day.
Chloe’s mum took us in their BMW convertible, down the winding roads into Monte Carlo. It felt so free. I don’t think I’ve ever been in a convertible before. So we went to the Monte Carlo Country Club. Then we sat in front of the Hotel de Paris in Casino Square (Place du Casino), having a drink at the Café de Paris (Mojitos!).
We then went to the Metropole, the shopping centre, where I was so disappointed that they wouldn’t allow me to take photos in the shops. Why, I do not know. Something interesting is there must be a picture of the Prince and his wife in every shop. (That was what I was trying to take a photo of…). We tried these Macaroons that Chloe raves about, from the La Durée. Not that I’ve had many (any) before, but it was very yummy.
We walked to have gelato from another place the Chloe raves about (basically Chloe judges a place by their desserts). Rum and Raisin at its finest. Rhys was very messy though. Had me laughing hysterically. Then we saw the Royal Palace, (the flag was up, the Prince is there).
Back at Chloe’s we were in her pool, so nice with the sun still shining at 6:00.
Now Caroline is making something with lentils. I, for one, am excited.
ITALY TOMORROW.
By time we were settled in Chloe’s it was about 8:30 and her mum made a delicious vegetable lasagne, and Heidi made the salad. She has been thanking Chloe’s mum for everything so far, which is making me feel like a terrible guest because I just can’t keep up. I try though.
That night, after blowing up the mattress that Chloe had to endure, and setting up the wicked mosquito-net window ever, we settled to bed by midnight. It was the first time I’ve ever slept under a mosquito net. Oh, the adventures.
Waking up at 11, having my muesli, eating pain au chocolat and watching the rowing for the Olympics, it was a perfect way to start the day.
Chloe’s mum took us in their BMW convertible, down the winding roads into Monte Carlo. It felt so free. I don’t think I’ve ever been in a convertible before. So we went to the Monte Carlo Country Club. Then we sat in front of the Hotel de Paris in Casino Square (Place du Casino), having a drink at the Café de Paris (Mojitos!).
We then went to the Metropole, the shopping centre, where I was so disappointed that they wouldn’t allow me to take photos in the shops. Why, I do not know. Something interesting is there must be a picture of the Prince and his wife in every shop. (That was what I was trying to take a photo of…). We tried these Macaroons that Chloe raves about, from the La Durée. Not that I’ve had many (any) before, but it was very yummy.
We walked to have gelato from another place the Chloe raves about (basically Chloe judges a place by their desserts). Rum and Raisin at its finest. Rhys was very messy though. Had me laughing hysterically. Then we saw the Royal Palace, (the flag was up, the Prince is there).
Back at Chloe’s we were in her pool, so nice with the sun still shining at 6:00.
Now Caroline is making something with lentils. I, for one, am excited.
ITALY TOMORROW.
xxo
Abi
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