Monaco Grand Prix ...

En famille ...

Monaco Fair

Get me outta here!

Slot Machines

Playing the machines at a fair in Port Hercule. 

Jilly Jackson and Nina Papa at Cap Jazz

Another photo from stunning Jilly Jackson's fabulous evening at Cap Jazz. Jilly and her group, 'So Close' closed the festival. Here she and beautiful Brazilian singer, Nina Papa, who performed earlier, close the show to rapturous applause. A super evening.

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Une autre photo de la  fabuleuse soirée de la superbe Jilly Jackson à Cap Jazz. Jilly et son groupe, So Close a clôturé le festival. Ici elle et la belle brésilienne, Nina Papa, qui a chanté avant, terminent le spectacle sous des applaudissements nourris. Une soirée super! 

Jilly Jackson at Cap Jazz, Cap d'Ail

Jilly Jackson, Gorbio's fabulous 'diva' sang with her trio, So Close' at 'Cap Jazz' two nights ago. In fact, she closed the Cap d'Ail festival.

Jilly was, as always, sensational! Thanks Jilly!

(More tomorrow)

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Jilly Jackson, la fabuleuse 'diva'  de Gorbio a chanté avec son trio, So Close, à 'Cap Jazz ' il y a deux nuits. En fait, elle fait la clôture du  festival de Cap d'Ail. 

Jilly était, comme toujours, sensationnel!  Merci Jilly!

Combat Naval Fleuri - our Last Day

A cheeky 'goodbye' from Villefranche-Sur-Mer.

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Day's Haul

It's the end of the day, the Naval Battle of the Flowers is over and this young man has quite a haul of mimosa and carnations to take home.

Combat Naval Fleuri - Concentration

Such concentration on the face of a child. She's looking at the many flowers that are floating in the sea after the Naval Battle of the Flowers in Villefranche-Sur-Mer.

Another Red Lady

This is a photo I took in March 2011 at the Fete du Citron in Menton - almost the same outfit as the 'red lady' yesterday - different performer. 

Combat Naval Fleuri - the Red Lady

Maybe she needs a manicure?

Bubble wrapped!

Bubble wrapped!

Celebrity cow!

The cow seems more interested in being photographed than in holding the little girl's hand. 

Obviously a cow who craves celebrity.

The Christmas Village - Nougat

If you like nougat, look no further.  Here you'll find every flavour you can imagine and cut for you freshly whilst you wait. 

The Christmas Village - Jazz and Blues

Music for sale ...

The Christmas Village - Bored?

Bored? Tired perhaps?

The Christmas Village - in a bauble

The Christmas village in a bauble.

The Christmas Village - Chocolate Marshmallows

On sale at the Christmas Village - twisty chocolate marshmallows.

The Christmas Village - Snowman!

Suddenly the village was invaded by a posse
of live snowmen! All happy to stop and pose for a photo.

The Christmas Village - Something for everyone

At Monaco's Christmas Village on Port Hercule there is something for everyone.  You can eat, drink, go on rides, buy gifts or simply meet up with friends for a good time.

The Christmas Village - Fast Food

Fast food - French style. And lots of Nutella!

Not sure why Santa Claus is wearing a pair of shorts and playing a guitar!