I don’t drive. I never took driving lessons. It is a peculiar situation, since I´ve been in so many places, from Chernobyl in Ukraine to Ushuaia, southernmost city in the world.
When I was a kid I thought I would drive very well, perhaps I would become a racing driver, since I used to dedicate my days to play racing games on the computer.
In fact, in the early 90´s, though Internet was still far from me I was already at the pole position in every Formula 1 race, I became the absolute number 1 at the World Rally Championship and I established an unbeatable world record at the Daytona International Speedway. And I made it all with no driving lessons or Internet.
Last week I went to Monaco and I found myself remembering those days. Those early 90´s days when I used to speed out of control through the most iconic racing circuit: crossing buildings and passing the tunnel, turning to the Mediterranean sea and being awarded with the winning prize by the Prince.
During my recent trip to Monaco I didn´t have the chance to greet (once again) the Prince but, together with my girlfriend, I discovered the Palace and the old town in the hill of this city-state.
We walked to the Monte-Carlo casino and admired the local beach, so clean and peaceful. We were pleasantly surprised how gardens and public spaces are so carefully cared.
Everywhere around Monaco there are colorful flowers and gardens. One must-stop is the Japanese garden, in a few steps we felt back to the country of the rising sun.
In Monaco you can walk and discover all the city-state. You don’t need to drive but some racing skills may help you to not get lost. So, before you go, practice a bit in your computer and try to beat my record in the circuit: 1 minute and 8 seconds.
C’est très beau Monaco
Je suis d’accord, c’etait un beau sejour 😉 merci et bonne semaine Georges! PedroL
You would be in real trouble in most of the U.S. without ability to drive. Our public transportation system is dreadfully underfunded and undervalued.
eish… do you think I would survive hitchhiking? 🙂 PedroL
Oh Monaco! Do you reckon a day will be enough for this little city state?
I stayed there some 8 hours, I got the train in Nice, but I believe I could stay longer and enjoy better Monaco if I’d stayed one night, there’s a lot to see and to relax 😉 PedroL
Yeah, the last we looked it up, its all rather pricey!
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I dont know about you but I want to visit Monaco RIGHT NOW!
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i went there more than 10 years ago.. gorgeous place.
🙂 how was your journey there? Thanks for commenting! PedroL
You sure have led an interesting life! Is all your travel for work, or pleasure?
I try to 🙂 now it is for pleasure but would love to turn it into work, maybe one day, we’ll see 🙂 thank you so much for always commenting and sharing my articles 🙂 PedroL
Sometimes the Reader doesn’t offer translation, so I miss a few. You’re sure welcome for the tweets. 🙂 Your photography is always interesting.
great to read that 🙂 PedroL
Lovely place! Thanks for stopping by my Barn story today.
Thanks Shirley 🙂 enjoy your stay here around my blog 🙂 PedroL