The day after celebrating Prince Albert II's birthday, the principality of Monaco is quiet at this hour as shop owners get ready to peddle their wares and dog lovers walk man's best friend quickly through a light morning rain.
While here for the IAAF World Gala where the world's top athletes, past and present, will be celebrated Sunday night, one can't help but steal a little time to stop and take in the breath taking sites and sounds of Monaco.
Monaco or Monte Carlo (Officially the Principality of Monaco) is the second smallest city in the world (only the vatican is smaller) and can only be described as a city that has become a favorite for the rich and famous.
When walking to the IAAF press centre (my home for the weekend) I passed rolls royce and Bently dealerships. (The working class can only afford to drive BMWs!!!)
Littered with shops and cafes, Monaco's most impressive feature is its architecture. Amazing stone buildings overlooking the Mediteranean Sea.
Another thing that really catches your attention is the small of clementines and limes which grow on trees that line the streets of the city.
Monaco is beautiful place. A place that can foster dreams. A place that makes you feel at home even though you know you could never afford to live here.
I've travelled to many places in the world and this one rates near the top. A place you would come back to for fun. A place that will not soon be forgotten.
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