07 August 2010
Larvotto Beach
We've not left MONACO STREET forever - we'll be back to see more street theatre at Monaco's market - but let's have a weekend on the beach.
We are looking down on Larvotto Beach from the 19th floor of the Formentor. The peninsula you see in the distance is Cap Martin. Beyond that you'll find Menton and then Italy.
Note the jellyfish nets in the water.
06 August 2010
Monaco Street - Pourquoi du Piaf takes a Bow
05 August 2010
Monaco Street - The Audience and the Man who Didn't See...
The audience loved the performance except perhaps the man in the photo below who walked right into it - without seeing...
You can see more of the little dog HERE.
04 August 2010
Monaco Street - Pourquoi du Piaf! (the Dancers)
These dancers were mesmerizing. So good, so involved, such brilliant dancers and fabulous choreography. He is Raphael Thiers, she is Morena Di Vico and the choreograher is Lisie Philip. Click on the link to read about La Compagnie Antipodes.
03 August 2010
Monaco Street - The Programme Lady and the Designer
The lady on the left with the red and black shoes handed out the programmes - I imagine she works for the Direction des Affaires Culturelles de Monaco. The lady on the right I'd noticed earlier and had taken her photo as she crossed the road. She asked if I'd taken her photo. 'Yes,' I said, 'I was rather fascinated with your outfit.' She told me she is a designer from Germany and then asked if I would send her the photos - which of course I will.
02 August 2010
Monaco Street - Pourquoi du Piaf!
Monaco has just had a weekend of great street theatre with performances taking place during the day and evening in different parts of the Principality.
We are in Monaco's market at Places d'Armes and have been listening to chanson sung by this lady, Dany Dean. Here she is in a short theatrical piece where she ends up dancing with the juggler, Farice Dominici. They are part of La Compagnie Antipodes who specialise in dance for public spaces. The name will fool you - they are French, based in Nice - not Australian!
Dany sung many of the great Piaf chansons - she has a great voice - and we were even handed a printed version of La Vie en Rose so everyone could sing along. More tomorrow...
01 August 2010
Le Grand Tour
Monaco's latest tour bus - le grand tour! There are twelve stops taking in the whole of Monaco. You can get on or off as often as you like. A day ticket costs 17 euros for adults and 7 euros for a child. Included in the 12 stops is the Bateau Bus stop and the complete tour lasts approximately one hour.
As you can see in the smaller photo, there is a running commentary in your own language via individual disposable head sets.
It's Theme Day in the City Daily Photo community and today's theme is BRIGHT COLOURS. Click on the link to see colour from around the world.
31 July 2010
A Weekend in Monte Carlo - 2
30 July 2010
A Weekend in Monte Carlo
You'd have thought the Monte Carlo Rally had arrived last Saturday. I was crossing the Place du Casino when suddenly four Rolls Royces drove up and parked outside the Hôtel de Paris.
But of course it wasn't the Monte Carlo Rally (that will take place on the 19 - 23 January 2011 and will celebrate the 100th year of this great event).
In fact, as the owner of one of these beautiful cars told me, they'd all driven down from the UK for a weekend in Monte Carlo.
29 July 2010
Zen
28 July 2010
Marriage in Mind
The forthcoming marriage between Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock is something everyone in Monaco is looking forward to. The big day will be July 9th next year. This shop on Avenue Princesse Grace is already getting ready.
Vanity Fair features Charlene Wittstock. (Click to view)
27 July 2010
26 July 2010
25 July 2010
Tour de France - Alberto Contador Wins!
Later today, the Tour de France will be over for another year as they cycle down the Champs Elysées in Paris. The winner - Alberto Contador. Last year in Monaco we saw his rivalry with Lance Armstrong - this year, with the courageous Andy Schleck.
These photos were taken one year ago in Monaco. Well done Alberto - another year, Andy...!
24 July 2010
23 July 2010
Tour de France Memories
Can it be a year ago that the Tour de France started in Monaco? It was the best fun and let's hope it comes back to Monaco one day.
Meanwhile, this year's tour couldn't be more exciting with only an 8 second gap between Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador.
This photo was taken at an exhibition of Tour de France paraphernalia held when the tour was in Monaco last year.
22 July 2010
All that glitters...
21 July 2010
Sign of the Times
20 July 2010
The Ancient Anchor
19 July 2010
The Sea Club Spa
Fancy a swim or a workout? This is the entrance to the Sea Club Spa and Fitness Centre that is part of the Meridien Beach Plaza Hotel on Avenue Princesse Grace.
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