Walking into the Jardin d’Hiver lobby at Hotel Hermitage, I had more than the usual number of suspicious eyes fall on me, or should I say, on my tattered Nice Marathon backpack circa 2013. I’m used to, and welcome, the scrutiny of Monaco’s hotel security, but this lot had a much more intimidating presence. And then in walked Jane D Hartley, the United States Ambassador to France and to Monaco, big smile. And it all made sense. We moved toward the stairs and the team was two large steps ahead. … Continue reading Tea with the Ambassador: US