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Monte Carlo or something

October 20th, 2007

So, it’s that time of year again; heading off to somewhere sunny and/or friendly for my birthday.  How I’ve managed to escape having a 30-something birthday party is mainly down to getting out of the country.  Perhaps I’ll stick around for number 35 (Oct 31st 2008 - will take bookings online), and we can celebrate then.

As we’re due to be in the South of France from next weekend for a week, Alison suggested that we head to Monte Carlo - the seat of the principality of Monaco - for my birthday.  Top idea and somewhere that I’ve wanted to visit since I was 12 and heard all about it from my best friend at school. 

He had lived there from 7-11 while his dad worked for Barclays.  The enduring image was that his school playground was on the roof of a fifteen storey building and I’m going to try and seek it out.  Google Earth may be useful too.

At the age of 12 my over-active, unrealistic expectation would have had me relaxing on a motor yacht in the harbour and living it up by my mid-30s.  Life is harder than that, though a picnic on the side quayside is fine.  The challenge will be finding a baguette that doesn’t break the bank. 

This time next week, we’ll be looking out over the Med.  If that doesn’t keep me going this week, I don’t know what will.

Entry Filed under: Family, Travel