There are around a dozen clowns in the group 'Les Clowns en Folie' - they drove through the streets of Monaco during the day to the delight of onlookers, they entertained us with their music before the show and in between acts they were the best fun.
This group of acrobats are from the Flag Circus of China and they perform acrobatics on lightbulbs. The first photo shows you how!
The tightrope walkers were magical - and scary. These two are part of the German 'Famille Weisheit' who have been in circus for 100 years. They were awarded a Special Mention by the Jury at this year's Festival.
Bello Nock was brilliant. He was one of only two acts to be awarded the Golden Clown by the Jury of Monte Carlo's Festival of Circus. The last time he appeared at the Monte Carlo Circus in 1998, he won the Silver Clown.
This dragon breathes water, rather than fire. You can find him in the Casino gardens.
The White Birds really were - as you can see - white birds.
The talented Chinese girls of the Troupe Acrobatique de Dalian. They were awarded a Silver Clown by the Jury.
Last night a friend invited me to the 35th Festival International du Cirque in Monte Carlo - and it was fabulous!
An elephant with two trunks! Feet covered in sand. In the main photo and the smaller one, the elephants are in their pen by the sea, waiting on food as per yesterday's photos.
The elephants have a large pen overlooking the sea. There is hay to eat or throw around - there are several small tree trunks to play with but they are really only interested in what the public bring them to eat. Despite a sign that says 'Don't feed the animals' they get a steady stream of carrots, apples and lots of baguettes!
It's morning and rehearsal is over. The massive gates at the back of the tent have been opened to allow this performer to leave. Under her coat, she wears her costume and, as you see in the smaller shot, she probably had to get up rather too early that morning...
Even camels get a shampoo and blow- dry before they perform at the celebrated International Festival of Circus in Monte Carlo. 
Camels in Monaco! One of the acts appearing in the Circus this year is this troup of camels - they have two humps. Apparently the two hump camels are less common than the one hump ones.
The circus is back in town! Monaco's famous International Festival of Circus is in its 35th year.
We are a couple of streets north of Monaco in Boulevard de la Republique in Beausoleil. Cats are so agile, aren't they? This one had no problem in walking along a narrow ledge and then jumping onto the railing.
The Lanvin windows in Monaco are 'happy' and fun too - male mannequins with fans and feather boas - all great fun.
