20 December 2012
19 December 2012
18 December 2012
A Monte Carlo Christmas - Colour!
17 December 2012
A Monte Carlo Christmas - Snow!
... and you thought we didn't have snow in Monte Carlo! This is casino square with the Hotel de Paris in the background.
16 December 2012
Group Paddle on Larvotto Beach
15 December 2012
14 December 2012
13 December 2012
Miu Miu in Monte Carlo
There's now a Miu Miu shop in Monte Carlo. It's on Avenue des Beaux-Arts off Casino Square. Luscious windows with Bulgari (opposite) reflected in the glass.
12 December 2012
Reine Mariana at Sunset
Queen Mariana enjoying last night's gentle sunset in Monaco. She stands below the Casino and was sculpted in 2004 by Manolo Valdés, the well-known Spanish artist who lives in New York.
11 December 2012
10 December 2012
09 December 2012
Kermesse - the Snack Bar Crowd
All the people running the snack bar are volunteers - well, everyone who does anything at the Kermesse is a volunteer. Here they pose for a photo before the crowds come in and the long day begins.
08 December 2012
Kermesse - Serving the Paella
This lady was very much in charge of serving the paella - it cost 10 euros and you got it in a plastic dish, with a plastic fork, and I can tell you it was delicious! The queue went on and on ...
07 December 2012
06 December 2012
05 December 2012
04 December 2012
Kermesse - Fifty Shades ...
The highest forms of literature were to be found on the English bookstall. Perhaps these should be in the Self-Help section ...
03 December 2012
Kermesse - the Book Stall
One of the most popular stands amongst the Brits is the bookstall. There are always thousands of books for sale at reasonable prices and all going to charity. There's a French bookstall too, of course.
And if you have volunteered your time to work at the stall, why not wear a pair of heart-shaped British flags on your head! Isn't she wonderful!
02 December 2012
Kermesse - the Soft Toys
This is the 43rd year of the Kermesse (which translates as church or charity bazaar).
From small beginnings by the British community at Saint Paul's, Monaco's Anglican Church, it is now a massive event raising an enormous amount of money for charity. It involves many churches and charities, hundreds of volunteers, thousands of visitors and takes place in the circus tent in Fontvieille.
This young girl is working at the stall that sells nothing but soft toys.
01 December 2012
National Day in Monaco
Casino Square decorated with the Monaco colours in celebration of the 'Fête Nationale' which took place about 10 days ago.
In the background, the terrace of the Café de Paris. Good place to people watch ...
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