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Harking back to a previous trip to the Cote d'Azur when I enjoyed doing my ironing overlooking the Mediterranean.09:14:29
View from the terrace at breakfast.09:18:25
The three of us at breakfast.09:25:52
I thought this espresso cup was quite cute. For the record, I did not steal it.
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Erika having breakfast.09:43:22
Erika dipping her feet in the swimming pool for the last time.09:46:53
Chie and Erika dipping their feet in the Mediterranean for the last time on this trip.09:47:03
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10:23:32
The Monacair shuttle from our hotel to the airport.
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Erika in the shuttle.10:36:23
Erika in front of the entrance to the Heliport.10:43:03
Taking advantage of the freshly squeezed orange juice vending machine in the Heliport.10:51:37
Waiting for our helicopter to arrive. I thought this might have been ours, but it wasn't.
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Helicopters coming and going while we were waiting.10:56:55
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Heading to our helicopter now.11:11:00
I think this was the nicest of all the helipads, jutting out over the sea.
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A wonderfully OTT family portrait!11:12:02
This is rather nice too.11:13:24
Co-pilot Erika ready to take off!
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...and we're off!11:14:41
Me taking a picture of Chie taking a picture of me... in a helicopter.11:15:22
Chie in the helicopter with views of the Cote d'Azur the other side.
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More views along the Cote d'Azur.11:15:57
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I was facing away from the coastline, so the views from my window were just sea and sky - but still very nice.11:16:45
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Helicopter selfie.
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Nearing Nice Airport now.11:22:29
On the ground at Nice airport now. This is a rather nice shot!11:23:07
Bye bye helicopter!
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In the business class lounge in Nice having a pre-flight snack.12:36:23
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On the plane now.14:38:11
...and back in London! Chie and Erika on the DLR from City airport.