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A really great start

The Monte Carlo Rallye has such a strange exception. Even before the start, they tear off their Lp and replace it with the start number. So I had no hopes for Ecuador. And rightfully so. I went up from the … Continue reading

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2 rallies start right away

The Monte Carlo Rally is already rushing straight here from the Gap. Then on Friday, the monster rally (the 300 number of participants)  will start all the way to Sierra Leone. They only have a sharp start in MA. Today, … Continue reading

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The repairman came

and made a few people happy. But it wasn’t that simple. As Alex asked recently. It is also important to observe and analyze. I was sitting in bend and suddenly things started happening. It came out to me: something is … Continue reading

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He is the best at spotting in MC

that you always have the feeling that something will appear at the very next moment. The second picture is a meter further away and just empty from the sun. Totally surprised at lunch. Chile RCH. In front next to Lp, … Continue reading

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Can G97 also be GB?

I asked the net after seeing this Lp. (3weeks?) And olavsplates answer was Yes. So I thought, no shame, it was GB. And today I was getting close. And that’s not GB.                  … Continue reading

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There is another mystery

The rally is coming. Today the prince revealed Škoda. Why this? As you can see, the sponsor is Pastor Group. Court builder of the princely family and real estate dealer. The mystery from Wednesday appeared today. Can it even be … Continue reading

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We haven’t had a mystery in a long time

I missed 2m to read it. RS Tunis? Write! Thanks.

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In the sun 29. In the shade 22.

From the Avenue to my wild beach. That’s luxury. Just for me. Like on a desert island. At the Monte Carlo Tennis Club UAU Superferrari from underground under a tarp. In the fresh air for the first time this year. … Continue reading

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No groundbreaking news

The DK temporary from 2017 appeared. What country am I seeing this red in? I had to think for a while. Lp of the day UAE Dubai. What was it like a year ago at the same time? A little … Continue reading

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Busy day. Nothing but 100%.

TN – completely unprepared again.  The second one was better. KSA? The driver looked like that. Certainly not Estonian. Soldiers from Peru. I was passed by such a strange vehicle before. I couldn’t see anything ahead. But back for a … Continue reading

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Better to buy a fishing rod

It started normally. But gradually it faded into nothingness. Including the airport. Woche 47 (-5). Z.B. keine AL ,IRL oder DK. Memory of GP Monaco 2021. Virtually no people thanks to covid. I always wanted to see it from the … Continue reading

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RUS/UA day

Djevočka iz Rossiji, confused and sad, on her way to Eze. Already at the station she tried in vain to catch up with the French. I hope I helped her. She had a ticket somewhere else. She elegantly avoided the … Continue reading

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That’s how it is

First TR on the tour Expedition to Cap d’Ail The sea turned black. I felt like I was on the Isle of Man or the Nordkapp.

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Lp are back. But without me.

I stopped believing. And inattention was rewarded. Beautiful MAN, without a red belt. By the time I read it, it was too late. A few days ago they closed the direction to the port in the tunnel. This is a … Continue reading

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The Grand Prix starts at dusk

The timetable for Menton is simple and clear today. It’s full in Leclerc apm shop. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen anyone at Mika motorbikes yet. Eastern edge of MC. Direction Menton, Italia. A real rally takes place here every day. Scooters … Continue reading

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Actually everything is ok

There are 2 trains a day, the weather is pleasant, good food, a bike, nobody knows there is a war… Actually, everything is fine. Charles Leclerc has teamed up with fashion and jewelry giant apm monaco. They also have boutiques … Continue reading

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TER SUD gréve (strike) has begun

And well they did. Those who didn’t make it to the MC today didn’t lose anything. I went by bus. I prepared 2€. Last year the ticket cost 1.5. So that I have a reserve in case the price goes … Continue reading

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Nice. Lp no. Not boring either.

What was the fate of ABH? 90% not good. No return to Nice-CdA. KSA (90%) on the Promenade des Anglais. Totally inspiring place!   An incident in the source of my Sunday sustenance. Carrefour, Le boulevard Gambetta. Coffee 0.80, cake … Continue reading

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Harvest it now!

2023 ended with 84 states. So a year-on-year drop of 3. A drop again for the first time since the Covid shock. The war in Ukraine is to blame. The Russian route has practically disappeared. Everything (what little) from Asia … Continue reading

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The best of Monaco and CdA

In alphabetical order Replacement program “All Stars” due to a rainy day If it hadn’t been for the rain, I would never have forced myself to do such a tedious job There are over 20,000 photos here.  

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Time between the dog and the wolf

The title of one famous book corresponds to the present. All hotels were occupied by tourists from F and I. Prices high. So Monegasques and visitors from around the world won’t start coming back until next week. I saw Mika … Continue reading

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Shortened moving day today

I reached Place on my route. Obviously full. The train has already arrived in Menton from Italy full. And in this they bring Leclerc Ferrari in front of Casino. Nobody knows what’s going on, not even me. I evaluate it … Continue reading

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Thanks to Italy: China

I drove down to Fontvieille and down against me was an unidentified Lp RR 1RICH. So I went back upstairs to see if he would come again. And she drove through China non-stop. RR1 then appeared once more at the … Continue reading

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Cannes saw more glorious times

Here in Menton, we have the best lemons in the world. Or second best after Sicily? In France for sure. New LT Premiere.                                    … Continue reading

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All. And Niger. My favorite too.

I hear Czech at lunch. I guess the tour guide took them to the harbor before it was their turn to visit the Oceanographic Museum. And where would you send us, what should they see. That’s how I thought about … Continue reading

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Niger!!!

License plates of Niger RN as 122th alltime Premiere and 84th 2023 At the Musee Oceanographique as at the bus gare.. Even underground with cars. Positive waves. These people are closer to me than those from Place. I used to … Continue reading

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We’re going to the finals

Monaco for carspotters. So far I think I’ve seen 1 Pagani. That is, on the street. This time for the second time. Ferrari SUV Premiere. DZ and IRL after three weeks. Seagull was interested in mint tea. Menton for platesspotters. … Continue reading

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Taiwan was very close

At 16, I pack it in MC. I don’t want something like F/I the next evening. I’m going back to Menton if the rally hasn’t already arrived. And indeed the first participants are here! And with them this “krasavice inteligentní”(beauty … Continue reading

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No, this is not the real Monaco

GBJ is not in MC, Nice, Antibes, but in Menton. MC, I haven’t finished yet and it’s the second catch. DZ. That will be the day, I think. Poorly. Something was happening to 14. Then worse and worse, until it … Continue reading

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Tourists overwhelmed and suffocated

Ici Monaco. Ici Monaco-Monte Carlo. Well, I’ve never gotten tired of this. And then into the tunnel. And heaven above MC. By evening, all parking lots are full. So the tourists’ cars drove around the F1 circuit. The police sent … Continue reading

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