09 July 2008

Le Vieux Moulin de Monte Carlo - 2


Here you see the double millstone. See yesterday's post for more on this relic from Roman times - the olive oil mill of Monte Carlo.

The smaller photograph shows the millstone from a different angle, looking down on the square. On the far side is the church and on the left - the police station. You can just see the fountain in the centre. A better view of the fountain is seen by clicking on the link.

08 July 2008

Le Vieux Moulin de Monte Carlo - 1


Fragments of an olive oil mill from Roman times are displayed here in Fontvieille - the part of Monaco reclaimed from the sea. The original mill was in the area of Monaco known, unsurprisingly, as Moulins.

What you see here are the remains of vats and millstones.

More tomorrow.


07 July 2008

La Grande Laveuse doing her washing


You've seen this sculpture of a Washerwoman before - please click on the link. I couldn't resist photographing her again tho when I saw her amidst soapsuds or something worse. Today she really does look as if she's doing the washing. She sits in a small lake in the gardens of Fontvieille. Normally the water is cleaner than this - albeit rather green - not so on this day. And not good for the ducks - one would think...

This bronze sculpture was made jointly by Pierre Auguste Renoir and Richard Guino - both Impressionist artists.

06 July 2008

Boys' toys


How many toys does one guy need? The yacht, two different styles of car, as you see. I don't see a helicopter on this yacht. Don't have a go at me for the excess - I'm just the photographer.

05 July 2008

Tucked away


Another interesting facade in Monte Carlo - just up from the port. Yes, Monaco has some ugly apartment buildings, but amongst them you'll find gems.

04 July 2008

Monte Carlo Ladies - 17


Of course, how do I know if my Monte Carlo ladies are from Monte Carlo. These two are surely visitors. Snapped just down from the casino, they are looking across the harbour to le Rocher and the Prince's Palace.

03 July 2008

Monte Carlo Gentlemen - 6


A policeman outside the Hôtel de Paris. Not sure what that squint is about.

02 July 2008

Squares, squares


Tiles on the outside wall of a restaurant at the end of Larvotto Beach.

01 July 2008

Theme Day: a 'NO' sign


Today's Theme Day is a sign saying NO. This sign fairly well typifies what you'll find if you walk alongside the super yachts in the harbour in Monte Carlo.

And as I'm currently in America, I've added the smaller photograph. Taken outside Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio, it shocked me. Just that such a sign is even necessary horrifies. Ohio recently passed a Concealed Carry Law, and seemingly if you have a CCL permit, you can carry a gun - concealed on your person - but not where you see this sign.

There are 171 cities throughout the world taking part in today's Theme. Do click here to view thumbnails and see how others have interpreted the theme.

I'm flying from Columbus, Ohio to St. George, Utah (three flights) today so am really sorry but commenting will not be possible. I'll catch up over the next day or so and meanwhile thank everyone who has left a comment.

30 June 2008

Illusion

Is Monaco an illusion? You can see another photo of this yacht by clicking on the link.

29 June 2008

A decorated house



A decorated house in Cap d'Ail. Cap d'Ail, which adjoins Monaco, has so many beautiful houses. Here's just one.

28 June 2008

Just look up...


Wander around Monaco and just look up... this decorated building is just up from the port.

27 June 2008

Echelle a Bras Attelée


Fireman's ladder from the 1890's on display in Fontvieille just outside the police station.

26 June 2008

Monte Carlo Lady - 16


Shopping is obviously hard work - a Monte Carlo lady takes a rest.

25 June 2008

Miami Plage, Larvotto Beach


Early morning. Most of Monaco is asleep. Soon the day will burst into life but for a few precious moments, the beach is ours.

24 June 2008

The lunch break


The barriers put up for the Monaco Grand Prix are still being dismantled. Here we see a group of tourists taking a break and sitting on a barrier - the start finish line of the Grand Prix, full of normal cars today, is almost behind them. A rather noisy lunch venue I'd have thought although they are looking out at the yachts in the port - behind me. So lunch with a view.

23 June 2008

The eagle has landed


Eagle - or maybe a vulture? - on a roof in Cap d'Ail. In fact, there is an eagle on each corner of this lovely house.

22 June 2008

Behind the curtain


There's always something interesting to look at. This lady peers from behind her curtain in a first floor apartment on the pedestrian street that runs up from the port.

21 June 2008

The Sports Clinic


You probably don't need to be told that this is Monaco's medical clinic for sports injuries. Just look at the people outside. It's on the road that goes down from the casino to the port - hence the slope.

20 June 2008

Moods


Here you see the mirror above Moods, the new nightclub in Monaco. These photographs were taken the day after it opened - still workers around doing last minute touch ups. At night, cascades of water fall each side of the steps.

You can read more by clicking on the link.

(I'm in the USA at the moment - Westerville, near Columbus, Ohio - later I'll be in Utah - so big apologies for lack of comments over the last week and thanks so much to everyone who is commenting on my blogs. I really appreciate them. I hope, from today, to slowly start commenting again provided Internet access allows it).
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