Villefranche

We started off the day by delivering the caramello koalas and hats to our online cruising group. This involved Flynn, Campbell and I running all over the ship putting the gifts in the door hanger pockets - much like filling stockings on Christmas Eve. The boys had a great time, giggling and trying to be quiet while they filled the pockets. After a huge buffet breakfast we tendered ashore in Villafrance. Unfortunately our pre booked private driver was not there. After some anxious phone calls we discovered he had lost our booking but eventually he found a replacement who arrived at the port. It was Antonio from Chile who was a retired 60 year old grnadfather. Listening to him talk reminded me of Grampa Cee - especially when one of the first things he said was that we would drive up to the Cesar Augustus monument....We had a big day - going to Eze, an ancient town up on the hills, St Paul, a gorgeous old town full of artists (some $$$ spent here on tablecloths....)and Nice along with a number of stops for views and information about the area. It was absolutely beautiful but clealy a rich person's playground. The houses, the yachts and the private jets were an eye opener. I am amazed by how blue the water is and would like somenoe to tell me why the colous is so different to home. Mom you will be interesetd to know that there were a number of houses with solar panels on the roof and Antonio said that it is becomming more common but is still very expensive.One of the highlights of the day was gelato from Finichhios in flavours oke cactus, coke and lavender. Back on the boat, we had dinner (very good) and then split up for various activities. Josh disappeared almost immediately to his tweens club, Flynn had a snooze with Jason and Cambell and I played Bingo, managing to carry off the big prize - cruise credit which is now burning a hole in his pocket. It is 5.30 am on Monday and we are cruising towards Italy.