hillsprint Posted August 28, 2018 Author #51 Share Posted August 28, 2018 At my friend’s suggestion we then went via various retail opportunities to the waterfront venue of Senequier for a glass of rose and to people watch From there you are a short walk to the old town walks overlooking the harbour We went from their to the Place de Lices, the local market was in full flight Taking a small alleyway We returned to the waterfront and had a fantastic ice cream at Barbarac So all in all there is enough in St Tropez to keep you amused. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsprint Posted August 28, 2018 Author #52 Share Posted August 28, 2018 If you fancy some of the local good stuff, here is the top shelf in the Spar at the Place de Lices Our last stop off in the town And some of the exotica in the Yacht Club car park, sitting beside each other. So back onboard, getting some O points at the golf and trivia quiz Here are today’s GDR menus Off to Toscana tonight, the comments from others who have already been give me high hopes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted August 28, 2018 #53 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Thanks for the continuing coverage. I'm familiar with the Karman Ghia(were they really any good when they were new?) but the silver Batmobile is a new one on me. Maserati? Lamborghini? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsprint Posted August 28, 2018 Author #54 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Lamborghini, you are right KGs we’re a bit light on piff back in the day, but a well restored one these days is worth a lot and has some posing cred. A significant proportion of the traffic in St T was electric powered today, the European governments give them a lot of tax advantages and if you are not doing a lot of miles they can work well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted August 28, 2018 #55 Share Posted August 28, 2018 My family had a Karman Ghia in the 1960s and loved it. I never drove it myself since I didn't yet have a license. We were in St. Tropez this past May and saw a parade of luxury cars ... not to mention the yachts. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 28, 2018 #56 Share Posted August 28, 2018 but the silver Batmobile is a new one on me. Maserati? Lamborghini? DH said it looks like a Lamborghini Aventador. Jut the thing for going shopping. 700hp top speed 217 mph. I will take it :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted August 28, 2018 #57 Share Posted August 28, 2018 DH said it looks like a Lamborghini Aventador. Jut the thing for going shopping. 700hp top speed 217 mph. I will take it :evilsmile: We have a few on our streets with N Plates on them :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 28, 2018 #58 Share Posted August 28, 2018 We have a few on our streets with N Plates on them :rolleyes: sadly none on our street :loudcry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ2002 Posted August 28, 2018 #59 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Enjoying this live thread very much! Thanks for sharing with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnino Posted August 29, 2018 #60 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Modestly surprised that Chicken Kiev was included in "Taste of Russia". [EDIT: Give it a couple years, Son-- Sinc, Vladimir Vladimirovich P.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsprint Posted August 29, 2018 Author #61 Share Posted August 29, 2018 So our last full day Monte Carlo. We were not docked as shown in the O itinerary for the cruise, luckily I had checked the MC port schedule and knew of this, but others may not have realised Silver Muse is in port for the day, we are scheduled to dock at 11pm tonight to permit The Disembarkation process to start. So we tendered into the cruise port, and following the info in Tom’s Port Guide, we head up on top of the pier and walked along towards the Bus Park, passing the jail on the way Until we reached the access to the lifts beside the Marine Institute Once up at street level we headed in the direction of the palace passing the cathedral where Prince Rainier and Princess Grace are buried We then took the coastal path to the palace This overlooks the heliport and the other harbour, before we came to the square and got our first view of the palace We decided to do the tour, it’s 8 Euro each and it takes about 30mins, no photos are allowed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsprint Posted August 29, 2018 Author #62 Share Posted August 29, 2018 So after the palace, we took in the harbour view from old Monaco We took the windy path from the side of the square back down into Monte Carlo, walked round the harbour to the tunnel, where the lifts up to the Casino Gardens is situated. So the famous Casino Square, some refreshment in the Cafe de Paris The Casino was as busy as even, with the VIP parking up to the usual standard And the retail opportunities are available for any winnings to be spent Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsprint Posted August 29, 2018 Author #63 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Our feet were weary by this stage so we headed back to the Casino Gardens lift, catching a view of Riviera on the way We headed for the Bateau Bus which is situated on the waterfront just as you pass the end of the new Yacht Club Monaco building. This Ferries you back across the harbour close to the Cruise Terminal and costs €2 each. It also gives you a unique water level view of the harbour So off to the GDR for the last time Will post up my post cruise thoughts once we get home Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted August 29, 2018 #64 Share Posted August 29, 2018 enjoyed your trip report & photos safe journey home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted August 29, 2018 #65 Share Posted August 29, 2018 question Do the Taxi's come right up to the ship terminal/pier/luggage??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 29, 2018 #66 Share Posted August 29, 2018 question Do the Taxi's come right up to the ship terminal/pier/luggage??? Also interested in this answer as we have arranged for a transfer from MC to NCE airport after our Nov cruise. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted August 29, 2018 #67 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Dan, Paul, if memory serves me correct even if they can’t get in the gate it’s less than a 100 yds from the pier to the main st in MC. Not your typical dock/ terminal setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 29, 2018 #68 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Dan, Paul, if memory serves me correct even if they can’t get in the gate it’s less than a 100 yds from the pier to the main st in MC. Not your typical dock/ terminal setup. Thanks ORV. 100 yards with luggage does not sound like a lot of fun and outright hardship for some physically challenged people. Doesn’t MC involve some elevators and such to get to the street level? It’s been a while since we were there last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted August 29, 2018 #69 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Dan, Paul, if memory serves me correct even if they can’t get in the gate it’s less than a 100 yds from the pier to the main st in MC. Not your typical dock/ terminal setup. That's what I thought too. As for Elevators, yes, there are a few, but none needed in and around the port for transportation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanandJim Posted August 29, 2018 #70 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Taxis (and transfers) pick up from this parking lot, at the foot of the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted August 29, 2018 #71 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Thank you both - that is very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsprint Posted August 30, 2018 Author #72 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Paul Some private transfers got in to beside the gangway. Others were then picking folk up at the Entrance to the Cruise Terminal, which was about a 100 yd walk. However there were Port workers who were helping folk move their luggage, they wear a white t-shirt with a red logo on it. We booked Friends in France for our transfer, the driver phoned about 10mins out and then when he was close to the Terminal. The transfer to Nice Airport was just over 30mins. Cheers Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsprint Posted August 30, 2018 Author #73 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Have some time in Nice Airport, so will round things off Last night’s meal in the GDR was one of the best. Overall the food has been excellent, the Waves burgers were beautifully cooked to order, I particularly enjoyed the Kobe Beef one. Jacques, Toscana and Red Ginger hit their expected high. Polo Grill was good, but it jest seems to not have the occasion that the others provide. Enjoyed my Terrace made to order omelette each morning, a great way to start the day. The Afternoon Tea is a must, it’s just such a pleasant experience, do it at least once on a cruise The ship is in excellent order, including the furniture and decor. The staff at every location did their best to please. CD Corey was very approachable and there were not too many announcements. We didn’t go to any of the shows, we prefer to sit in the likes of Martini’s and socialise. The various games/ activities were well organised and collecting O points became a bit of an obsession ! The prizes you ‘buy’ with your collected points were surprisingly good in comparison to other companies. The passenger mix on this Med cruise had plenty of those in their 30’s and 40s, but all we saw fitted in with the general O ambience. So would we go with Oceania again? Certainly we will if an itinerary tickles our fancy, preferably in Riviera or Marina, the extra space and facilities being the deciding factor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsprint Posted August 30, 2018 Author #74 Share Posted August 30, 2018 And finally the “Money Shot”, MC by night from our veranda Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeniEncinitas Posted August 30, 2018 #75 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Thank you so much for taking us on your wonderful adventure on the Riviera ! We love this route and have always done this through HAL doing The Med. will now be on her doing a TA Miami to Rome, and will enjoy this through Oceania. Great photos of all the places and enjoyed your last pic on your veranda in MC at night! Brought back memories with you writing at the Nice airport. We stayed on The Promenade de Angles in a apartment for 3weeks prior to our cruise last year and remember having so much fun. We would see the cruise ships coming by. Safe travels home. Denise 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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