We can hardly believe we are here enjoying the famed French wonderland! Hooray for Jerry William's fortuitous luck in landing a yearlong work gig with Cook Medical laboring here in Europe! Since Ann needed some extra company while Jerry is off on business trips, our traveling girls squad was happy to join her to explore the coastal towns along the French Riviera! Actually, Ann has had nonstop company but she's such a great hostess who wouldn't want to visit her here.
Today we spent the day in the sovereign principality of Monaco! Monaco is thought to have the highest per capita income in the world. Which is easy to believe....there is no income tax so it's become a haven for the wealthy Europeans to bank and live! It's all quite amazing! We loved checking out the Monaco palace and went to the cathedral where Princess Grace Kelly,the American actress, married Prince Rainier in 1956.
We also went to the medieval village of Eze and walked up the hill where you got great view of the whole area. On a clear day you can see Italy! In Eze you get a great sense of the history (and violence) of the early days here. The village has been completely rebuilt.
It's a fascinating place! Jerry's work almost stationed him in Germany and we are delighted that the Williams ended up here in Nice.
so cool Mom. thanks for posting so we can see what you're up to. I've always really loved Grace Kelly too :)
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