We had a short day in Monte Carlo, Monaco today.  Before getting off the ship we met up with Kay and Tito for breakfast.  It was quite easy to get to the bus stop and buy a pass here.  I kind of wish we had a full day here as I felt rushed.  There isn't a ton in Monte Carlo, but the views are worth the time.  We stopped first at the Casino to get pictures out front and of Hotel Paris, then out over the water.

From there back on the bus we headed to the Jardin Exotique, arriving just minutes before it opened.  There was plenty to see here on the cliff-side gardens, but I don't think there was as much variety as I expected, just lots of similar cactii etc.  We stuck around to do the first tour of the caves there too, which was included.  I had to marvel that they don't lecture you to not touch things or break them off, and it looks like lots of people break things off.  250 steps down, at least this grotto was nice and cool!  As with most everything, it's so different than here in the US, there aren't rails on walk ways to protect you from your own idiocy and they don't bitch at you for touching/photographing etc.

Back on the bus we headed to the area of the Cathedral and palace... time didn't allow for us to find Princess Grace and Prince Rainier's graves, so we just headed straight to the palace for the exciting 2-minute changing of the guard.  Along the way we stopped briefly at the chocolate store and bought some evil delights - I think the delay by the horde of oriental travelers that inundated the place behind us is what did in us finding the graves.

Regardless from there we hopped back on the bus to the stop nearest the port and headed back on board for a shower and a nap for the girl - while I got packing.  Tonight's show was called circle of two and was by FAR our favorite even though it was a short show since it was the last one.  Long story short this guy comes out carrying what looks like a doll, but it's actually a woman, he just heaves her around with such ease!  He's trying to set up the little ballerina on the pedestal and this that and the other ensues.  Good stuff, I found myself smiling throughout.