Whether you travel in the car around your state, or have a chance to do international travel to popular or exotic places, chances are you may come home with a few souvenirs. I know people who collect shot glasses, spoons,… Read More ›
France
Friday Flicks! Roman Ruins
I’m always a bit fascinated by Roman and Greek antiquities. I’ve heard that the British Museum has entire sections on things that happened after 400 AD, but I can’t drag myself away from the old stuff! Here are a few… Read More ›
Friday Fun Flick- Paris Mosque
Another favorite spot of mine, as it is often quite empty except for those coming to worship. Very friendly, at least for France!
Private Paris, Hospital Chapel
When you visit Paris, I hope you will not have to visit the hospital. However, I hope you will want to visit the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital chapel. The hospital is known for being one of the most state of the art in… Read More ›
Sign of the Times
I was going through some photos earlier this week, and found pictures of some various signs I’ve taken over the past couple of years. Signs are cool. Related articles 30 Weird And Funny Road Signs (ifancyphoto.wordpress.com) Crazy Bathroom Signs of… Read More ›
Parisian Doors, or what to do when you are broke and in Paris
I love travelling to Paris, but am always on a budget. While I allow myself one bit of vintage glass from my favorite shop in the Marais district, if I have time to just be a Flâneur, I give myself a… Read More ›
Bonjour pussy cat
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Along the French Riviera
Villefranche-sur-mer is a small town on the French Mediterranean coast, situated very close to the Italian border and considered a suburb of Nice. Over the centuries, it was part of the Greek and Roman empires, occupied by the Ottoman Turks,… Read More ›
The Paris Zoo, go for the architecture
I love zoos, but have to say the Paris Zoo is rather expensive and rather lacking in animals. However, while the price isn’t worth it for the animals, it is worth it for the architecture. The buildings date from 1827… Read More ›
Friday Flicks! Omaha Beach Then and Now
To all the brave people who faced the long shore, guns firing, no shelter, because they had to. Courage is doing something even when you are afraid. Thank you all. Sixty years later, with my sons in 2004, on the… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 