Hello Wingers! I’ve had such amazing adventures over the past month, and more recently, I made my way to Monte-Carlo! I won’t write much now because it is late here, but here are some pictures from my first days in the South of France!
This is the view from the plane 
The Casino, where we will perform on the terrace later this month - Beautiful!!
And last, but definitely not the least, and ad for Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. This one happened to be in a garage full of skooters (which I loved), but they can be seen all over the city.
More soon! xo
GraciaMichelle
Looks wonderful Noelani!
How are you coping with the language so far?
I’m really glad you joined the Winger and keep us updated on your adventures there!
Jul 03, 2008 @ 10:35
Philip
Great photos…and so much ballet history at the Casino from the Diaghilev Era! Please keep us up-dated, and give my love to Samantha Allen…still missing her at NYCB!
Have a wonderful time!
Jul 03, 2008 @ 11:02
Noelani Pantastico
Hello Gracia & Philip!
Thanks for your comments. Yes, Monte-Carlo has so much rich history & beauty. It really goes deep! I have yet to explore the Casino and its magic. At the ballet, there are many different nationalities, but both english & french are used in the studio - so I haven’t had to deal with that much of a language barrier. It is quite amazing to hear french, english, spanish and german throughout the course of my day!
Philip, I will tell Samantha you say Hello!!
Best, noe
Jul 03, 2008 @ 12:41
Noelani Pantastico
I also forgot to add in Italian! -*
Jul 03, 2008 @ 12:43
mbb
Parle vous franche? i took a bit in high school. would give anything to be able to use it in Monte Carlo. What beautiful scenery!!
Jul 03, 2008 @ 14:10
Debra
Hey Noe,
Kiyon, Rebecca & I are sitting in my office when this issue of the winger just came in - we miss you - but please keep up the fabulous photos so we can all live there vicariously through you!
love xoxo
Jul 03, 2008 @ 17:06
Carla Korbes
Hi Noe,
great photos. I didn’t have a chance to wish you merde, so here it is: MERDE in your new journey. Change is good, exciting, hard at times, and it definitely teaches you about yourself and the world around you.
Have a wonderful time exploring.
Love,
Carla
Send my love to Bernice, Gabi, Giovanna and Samantha
Jul 04, 2008 @ 03:39
Emily
Bonne chance, Noelani!
Jul 04, 2008 @ 15:31
Sandi
Noelani,
I so look forward to hearing all about your new life in Monte Carlo! I only wish I had more opportunities to see you dance- the one time was at one of PNB’s friday rehearsals when I was in Seattle with Camelot and came to meet Carla- I did spend some time in the south of France and loved every second- it’s so unbelievably beautiful. I wish you much happiness and success there!
Merde!!
Sandi
Jul 06, 2008 @ 00:48
susan kim
merde, noelani!
i’m so excited to follow your journey in france. monte carlo looks so beautiful. (so jealous am i!)
Jul 06, 2008 @ 09:23
gina
Noe, I am so happy to see the wonderful time you are having. I just want you to know that we are all thinking about you, and your niece is anxiously awaiting your arrival back in the States next month.
Love you, Gina
Jul 10, 2008 @ 18:07