The family spent a few fun-filled days in Monaco in June after Eric had turned three. One day we were invited with friends on board Zefira. We sailed from Monaco only a few miles southwest to Paloma beach near Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat together with a whole flotilla of super yachts for a day on the beach with lunch.
And the next day Mikee and I participated in a game with other yachties trying to find hidden playing cards that forced us to venture out in tenders and water scooters and finally use the cards at Monaco’s casino – not the big one, where Mikee wouldn’t be allowed, but a small one temporarily set up for a game of poker. Mikee was the mascot among us and did really well.
Mikee and Eric watching DVD aboard Zefira before departure
Mama taking a photo of our children
We are ready to cast the mooring lines and everyone is watching
Leaving the harbour in Monaco
The family together on Zefira
Mikee enjoyed being on a sailing yacht again
A helicopter took photographs of us and all the other yachts in our flotilla
We are approaching Paloma Beach, only a few miles from our starting point.
Mikee playing in the water
...while Eric is admiring her "ate" (=older sister)
Eric fell asleep on a sunbed
...but was guarded by Mama
The next day we were preparing for the competition of finding pplaying cards
Mikee at the harbour in Monaco
Leaving Monaco on the tender.
Mikee in the tender
Mikee on her way to pick up another playing card
Back with a card
...and here with the card
The champagne was only for show. She holds my glass, while I took photos
Mikee preferred the cold water!
Waving at another boat
Mikee at the poker table. A similar photo taken by Boat International's photographer was published in the Septermber issue
Mikee played a game with the other superyacht owners and judges
