Views of the World, The Casino, Monte Carlo

When I first moved west, I would make occasional runs to Las Vegas.  I stopped going  when I realized a few things.  1. I always lost. 2. I was bored by gambling. 3. Casinos were full of cigarette smoke, and second hand smoke gave me headaches.  I imagine that the Casino in Monte Carlo is kind of like Las Vegas but for rich Euro trash.  Anyway, the Casino was built when the Grimaldis, the ruling family of Monaco, was facing bankruptcy and needed an out from their financial problems.

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Views of the World, General View of Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo is a district in Monaco, the second smallest and most densely populated country on Earth.  Fun fact, in 1963 Monaco abolished the death penalty and granted women the right to vote.  I don't know what that says about the place, but hey, for what it's worth.

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