The stutter story man so effortlessly brushed away from his villa by Maugham was Patrick Leigh Fermor. Another fascinating character and for me the greatest travel writer of the 20th century! !

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

How interesting! I shall look him up. Thanks

An absolutely perfect video. May I add some personal memories. Working for madame we had a private access to the coastal path which her son used when he went diving. Often the family would share the fish he caught for Saturday lunch. There is a second gay encounter spot which you forgot to mention and our garden overlooked it. Madame was always intrigued why she could see naked men wandering around. I met Alan Searle in my youth; had lunch with him and a group of friends near Bournemouth; the first time I ever ate lobster. He had a private table at the la Reserve, Beaulieu, which was dressed with his own china when he dined there; he also tipped generously all the staff. I once visited Blenhiem Palace with someone extremely close to Alan and the guide was showing us a chair saying it was one of only two in the world and Roland perked up saying yes I have the other one. As I draw towards the end of my life memories become more important; thank you fror reviving so many.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DP. Now you have got me intrigued….

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Just saw the second half of your comment. The Searle stories are fascinating.

@dpnice7721

2 жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi My lover at that time was introducing me to the world of the rich. Unbeknown to me they jokingly told me that Alan would expect me to kiss his hand. When we met he was old and not in the best of health so held out a rather limp hand and it was only the laughter in my ex-lover's eyes that made me aware that I could shake his hand rather than kiss it.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

@@dpnice7721 it’s never too late to write that book!

@suzannehall9595

2 жыл бұрын

I've been living in cap ferrat for 21 years..such an amazing place...

American here 🇺🇸 Now following from Honolulu Hawaii. So glad KZread has popped your channel up on my screen.

@MeandMonAmi

2 ай бұрын

Welcome! Hope you enjoy!

No..I cannot think of anything worse than being couped up in a modern cruise ship with hundreds of people, it gives me the absolute horrors! As usual thank-you for your pristine documentation of your walks beautiful and inspiring as ever.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sarah. I’ve never much fancied a cruise but friends of mine love them.

I adored this video! Thank you for this glorious walk around my favorite part of the world. I actually requested a Somerset Maugham story after watching your Gordon Bennett video and I got my wish! Thank you, absolutely gorgeous ❤️

I studied a couple of Somerset Maugham's short stories at school 30+ years ago ('Rain' and something else), so I enjoyed that wee bit of history. Ta.

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ewan. He was an interesting and rather complex figure

Lovely. Very interesting to see the fab walk.

@MeandMonAmi

27 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I recently discovered your channel and am quite enjoying it. As for cruise ships...as a recovering sailor (as in sailboat), I never expected to be attracted to cruise ships. But like anything else, one size does not fit all, and if you find a match that fits your needs, then cruising can be quite enjoyable. Interestingly enough, we have cruised many times with the company pictured in this video and aboard that very ship and will continue to do so. Smaller, in this case, is superior to a floating zip code.

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thom. Yup I think there are many versions of cruising..

Thank you for your new video. It is always very pleasurable to walk with you and Mr Boo. You bring your walk alive with knowledge of days gone by. Lyuba and David.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lyuba and David.

Another awesome video! I love the historical and cultural narrative!! Thank you so much for taking us in this marvelous walk!! Love from Vermont

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rebekah.

Loved the story about Somerset Maughan. What a life. I’ll try and remember that quote for any future unwelcome house guests lol. The views on that path are amazing. Thanks for a brilliant video Tim. 🙏

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy.

Just discovered this vlog & found it so interesting. I will now enjoy your previous posts

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barbara. Hope you enjoy.

Hi Tim, Another great walk. We've done this walk a few times but usually from the East and around. But yet again you bring so much more to it with the back stories you share. Thanks again!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thank Bob. It’s a great walk

each video is a step ahead .

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks William. More to come

Another sensational video Tim. Many thanks.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard

Absolutely right all the way , only u could do it 🤣🤣😂

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Geir!

Well done ! Great channel ! Thank you so much

@MeandMonAmi

2 ай бұрын

Thanks David

Only just discovered your channel, this is better than most tv documentaries. Have visited someone I know here, so was especially interesting!

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony!

wonderful walk , so much information for me, I am going to Nice next week and will the same way thanks and will remember your stories ,_))))

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ewa. There are another nine walks

I would go banans on a Cruise. Nothing for me I'm afraid. Thanks for highly entertaining stories of the rich and famous. When I was twelve I wrote to Maugham. I was so proud , I had read an entire novel in English, Maugham's Mrs Craddock. He sent me a photograph of himself in profile with a dedication! I was quite shocked. To me he looked a hundred years old and very stern looking.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying. Yes the Lizard Of Oz as Noel Coward called him had quite a stern look!

Your videos are the best Tim!! Sorry to be a bit of a geek La Cote d'Azure was coined by Stephen Liegeard in 1887. He was a poet and was into Parisian literary politics (what ever that is) He also liked to be known as the Godfather of the Cote d'Azure because of this. Not looking forward to the end of these walks they are absolutely brilliant!! Brian

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. Top fact! I have a plan for more walks going forward..

Great walk Tim, very tastefully executed

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul.

Thanks for another great tour. Cruise ships in VF? We’re not keen - the sheer numbers just overwhelm & the cruisers don’t seem to bee having a good time judging by their expressions! Maybe its different on board ship? Paul & Ali

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul and Ali. Yup it’s a tricky balance…

Love your videos

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Wonderful.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred!

Stunning scenery and one more thing to add to my do list while here. Merci

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Raoul. There are some great walks around the cap

I must admit I came here for the Ami because it’s such an intriguing little car. BUT, I have thoroughly enjoyed all the videos, the walks, the scenery, the photography and the views. I love the tongue in cheek comments and the common sense Yorkshire attitude in such a glamorous and sometimes fake environment. I love the tiny villages perched on the mountain tops and the absolutely fabulous food. I also love the fact you tell us how much it is!! Brilliant. I’m now trying to work out a way to drive my new ish Citroen C3 down there or even brave such a massive journey in my little 1991 Renault 4 Madam Valerie!! Now that would be epic. Even simpler than Elton. Anyway Tim and Mr Boo, you’ve grabbed my attention and I’m looking forward to lots more wonderful videos!!

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. So glad you are enjoying. Good luck with the journey!

We’ve so enjoyed watching your back catalogue of vlogs, beautiful production and a great story told. We spent a night in January camping in our little van on plage du passable a few years ago, the little toilet on the beach was a lifesaver 😂. It’s such a beautiful beach especially in the winter when nobody is there. We went back in the summer on our motorcycle and it was absolutely goosed ( busy) so we moved on. Thanks for the great videos ❤

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I didn’t know you could park your van there out of season! What a great location!

@bolton737

Жыл бұрын

@@MeandMonAmi I don’t think you can, we arrived under the cover of darkness and parked by the wall, at the bottom of the steps you walked Down Left early the next day.

Another good episode, thank you - didn't get the Yorkshire reference, but I did live in Pocklington (north Yorkshire) for a while.

@MeandMonAmi

5 ай бұрын

Gosh what was the reference. This was many years ago..

Nice blog again,my sister lives in the villa above that women you see doing yoga it's the orange one...look forward to the next one 😀 👍

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary. I shall look up next time!

As Mel Brooks said, It's good to be the king.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

Fabulous! I think this is my favourite of your walks to date. So quiet and peaceful. How long did it take ? As always stunning scenery and entertaining tales. What happened to lace up your boots - has it become passé 😄.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vanessa. I couldn’t resist a cheap gag!

I was able to visit Villefranche for a few hours on the afternoon of Nov 12, during my week in Nice (I took the train from Nice). While there, I thought of trying to contact you for a visit, but decided you were likely too busy editing your video for the next day's posting. It was my first trip to the Nice area, and I've been missing it already!

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed James. Next time!

cruise ships are ghastly!

Hello from San Francisco, California. I found you today. Following your hikes will be my next trip to France. Are your scripts downloadable? Do you sell them in PDF form so I can print them out here at home. Do you mention humble housing for 2-3 weeks located in an area convenient for following your hikes. It’s been a real pleasure finding you on KZread. Thank you for your excellent videos. Fran.

@MeandMonAmi

27 күн бұрын

Send a PVT message on instagram or via youtube email..

Flat Cap Ferrat? You could have a Last of the Summer Wine medley with Mr Boo. 😉🤣 Foggy, Compo or Clegg - or Nora? 😉

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

I think he’s a Foggy!

@richardcastle9341

2 жыл бұрын

Haha me too! 🤣

Must be a trully dissapoint walking between walls! Too many private villas. Thanks for the extra information 😘

It would have been very nice to see the scenery of this town more.. I hate to say it but 98% of the video the camera is facing directly in your face we are not really seeing any of this beautiful seaside town....

@MeandMonAmi

Жыл бұрын

Check out our other videos. You will see lots of Cap ferrat!

@Vino-bv5ic

Ай бұрын

Vanity o vanity...we're stuck w his idiotic MUG ! A sorriful video.

Where is the casino i nearly wet myself :). looking forward to next week.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brutus!

Now don't be heading out on Ilkley Moor without your hat, Tim.

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

No way! Never leave t’house ba’tat!

Cruise ships !! I live part of my time on a small island in the Caribbean - they are an abomination but to be without them??

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

It’s one of those conundrums!

Are rent boys as freely available as they were in Maugham's time. ? I assume they are more expensive these days.....? Inflation is a curse..!

@MeandMonAmi

Ай бұрын

Not a clue!

Cruise ships SUCK great stories however full of ghosts

@MeandMonAmi

2 жыл бұрын

thanks

Your storytelling is false. Maugham & Haxton came to the US, early '40s, and Haxton died of alcoholism in D.C. while Willie worked on "The Razor's Edge," in the Carolinas.

@MeandMonAmi

Ай бұрын

Thanks for getting in touch