All four images are from the Left Bank in Paris.
All four images are from the Left Bank in Paris.
0 2024/06/30 09:38:46
Before Vannes, I wanted to show some shots that spoke to France's multi-kulti makeup.
Before Vannes, I wanted to show some shots that spoke to France's multi-kulti makeup.
0 2024/06/30 09:38:27
In small towns, taxis typically favor medical appointment runs for locals. We finally found *'Taxi Iza' to take us back from Douarnenez to Quimper. Our female driver also had a 6 yr old boy, Malik, in the back seat beside me. She first took him to the Pluguffan school where his mom worked. En route, I attempted to make conversation, "Vous aime rugby?" His hilarious response: "Je DETESTE tous les sports!!" *phone 02 98 743737
In small towns, taxis typically favor medical appointment runs for locals. We finally found *'Taxi Iza' to take us back from Douarnenez to Quimper. Our female driver also had a 6 yr old boy, Malik, in the back seat beside me. She first took him to the Pluguffan school where his mom worked. En route, I attempted to make conversation, "Vous aime rugby?" His hilarious response: "Je DETESTE tous les sports!!" *phone 02 98 743737
0 2024/06/23 12:21:32
Classy artist Flore Betty's monochrome fishermen portraits were splashed (heh heh) all across her wonderful window display. man, was she ever talented! There were many shops here who displayed artistic capability. Betty's business neighbor showed their opening hours meticulously hand-drawn/printed across black slate.
Classy artist Flore Betty's monochrome fishermen portraits were splashed (heh heh) all across her wonderful window display. man, was she ever talented! There were many shops here who displayed artistic capability. Betty's business neighbor showed their opening hours meticulously hand-drawn/printed across black slate.
0 2024/06/23 12:19:12
Port de Rosmeur is the area across and opposite to the boat museum. there are numerous restaurants there, just above the Quai du Petit-port and the adjoined Sentier des Plaomarc'h trail. We ate langoustines de Loctudy at the busy 'A Fleur d'eau' (water flower) cafe. it had a good view, even if the day grew hazier. Bus tour groups were being trotted about there. For dessert, we went to funky, quieter 'Bleuenn' (these spellings) Cafe, a very very good choice. Great treats and basil lemonade.
Port de Rosmeur is the area across and opposite to the boat museum. there are numerous restaurants there, just above the Quai du Petit-port and the adjoined Sentier des Plaomarc'h trail. We ate langoustines de Loctudy at the busy 'A Fleur d'eau' (water flower) cafe. it had a good view, even if the day grew hazier. Bus tour groups were being trotted about there. For dessert, we went to funky, quieter 'Bleuenn' (these spellings) Cafe, a very very good choice. Great treats and basil lemonade.
0 2024/06/23 12:18:53
From ship to shore. Weird scene here at the Relais 'Clos de Valombreuse'. We entered, then asked front desk when their restaurant was open for lunch. "But of course, madame et monsieur, only just wait over there"', they pointed to an antique-filled parlor room on the side. We waited there. And waited. And scratched our heads, as no movement at all was seen from any kitchen staff. Finally, we inquired again and were told, "Oh there are no meals on Tuesdays." Huh? Why weren't we told that earlier?
From ship to shore. Weird scene here at the Relais 'Clos de Valombreuse'. We entered, then asked front desk when their restaurant was open for lunch. "But of course, madame et monsieur, only just wait over there"', they pointed to an antique-filled parlor room on the side. We waited there. And waited. And scratched our heads, as no movement at all was seen from any kitchen staff. Finally, we inquired again and were told, "Oh there are no meals on Tuesdays." Huh? Why weren't we told that earlier?
0 2024/06/23 12:18:30
Slate was seen across town. Three men in a boat?
Slate was seen across town. Three men in a boat?
0 2024/06/23 12:17:05
Detail.
Detail.
0 2024/06/23 12:16:43
We had a lovely chat with this local woman beside the flower-bedecked Sacre Coeur church. My wife is totally bilingual and that always is an advantage whenever we travel in France. We pity the fool that skips a visit to Douarnenez.
We had a lovely chat with this local woman beside the flower-bedecked Sacre Coeur church. My wife is totally bilingual and that always is an advantage whenever we travel in France. We pity the fool that skips a visit to Douarnenez.
0 2024/06/23 12:16:24
If memory serves, this was a lampshade. The storefront next to this displayed some doctored fotos as part of their political critique of Pres. Macron. A bloodied, black-eyed Macron missing a tooth was shown having just been beaten and out-witted by his 'master' Putin. Free speech is crucial, but it also has responsibilities to be both honest and objective.
If memory serves, this was a lampshade. The storefront next to this displayed some doctored fotos as part of their political critique of Pres. Macron. A bloodied, black-eyed Macron missing a tooth was shown having just been beaten and out-witted by his 'master' Putin. Free speech is crucial, but it also has responsibilities to be both honest and objective.
0 2024/06/23 12:15:26
'Give a man a fish and he'll eat for one day. Teach a man to fish and they'll dine well for the rest of their life.'
'Give a man a fish and he'll eat for one day. Teach a man to fish and they'll dine well for the rest of their life.'
0 2024/06/23 12:15:15
I'm currently writing a book with a quasi-nautical theme. That musical memoir about our old quartette needs a related cover image, so I was on the lookout every foot of the way in this location. Four men in a boat?
I'm currently writing a book with a quasi-nautical theme. That musical memoir about our old quartette needs a related cover image, so I was on the lookout every foot of the way in this location. Four men in a boat?
0 2024/06/23 12:10:41
Life at sea has long been a feature of Brittany, both north and south. Some cynics believe that 'the two best days of a man's life are when he buys a boat...and when he sells the boat.'
Life at sea has long been a feature of Brittany, both north and south. Some cynics believe that 'the two best days of a man's life are when he buys a boat...and when he sells the boat.'
0 2024/06/23 12:07:06
Bunched sails with the aforementioned Roi Gradlon behind.
Bunched sails with the aforementioned Roi Gradlon behind.
0 2024/06/23 12:06:54
Roofers next to St Michel church.
Roofers next to St Michel church.
0 2024/06/23 12:06:37
That modern section was packed with various craft, its available mooring spaces probably sold-out.
That modern section was packed with various craft, its available mooring spaces probably sold-out.
0 2024/06/23 12:06:22
Crew were at work throughout this museum. Here, three men examine the hull of the rusting old 'Scarweather' meteo-boat. It had a unique feature in the form of mounted lighthouse in its middle.
Crew were at work throughout this museum. Here, three men examine the hull of the rusting old 'Scarweather' meteo-boat. It had a unique feature in the form of mounted lighthouse in its middle.
0 2024/06/23 11:55:46
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Thierry was walking his dog Gigi. He gave us some advice regarding restaurants.
Thierry was walking his dog Gigi. He gave us some advice regarding restaurants.
0 2024/06/23 11:55:04
This staffer was joined soon after by his mates on the colorful black red-yellow 'Roi Gradlon' ship. That deep sea vessel seemed to be the visual centerpiece of the museum. Nearby was the 'St. Denis' boat from Falmouth.
This staffer was joined soon after by his mates on the colorful black red-yellow 'Roi Gradlon' ship. That deep sea vessel seemed to be the visual centerpiece of the museum. Nearby was the 'St. Denis' boat from Falmouth.
0 2024/06/23 11:54:51
Lulu and her friendly owner in the modern marina. He looked like we felt: half-awake from loss of sleep. Above him was the massive, modern Grand Pont bridge.
Lulu and her friendly owner in the modern marina. He looked like we felt: half-awake from loss of sleep. Above him was the massive, modern Grand Pont bridge.
0 2024/06/23 11:53:27
A more distant view.
A more distant view.
0 2024/06/23 11:45:52
Apparently, a tombalo sometimes links Ile de Tristan and its chateau with the rest of town.
Apparently, a tombalo sometimes links Ile de Tristan and its chateau with the rest of town.
0 2024/06/23 11:45:37
A trio of reflections with a marine beat.
A trio of reflections with a marine beat.
0 2024/06/23 11:45:24
One imagines that artists would find much to sketch and paint there.
One imagines that artists would find much to sketch and paint there.
0 2024/06/23 11:45:05
This being a shoulder season Tuesday, right at opening time, meant that there were no other visitors for the first hour at least. *seniors discount available on entry tickets
This being a shoulder season Tuesday, right at opening time, meant that there were no other visitors for the first hour at least. *seniors discount available on entry tickets
0 2024/06/23 11:44:56
The real deal that museum, for sailors, boat owners, repair crew, suppliers, historians, photographers, ship builders and fishermen. 'Memories of yore crash like waves on the shore of my mind.' (Lord Huron)
The real deal that museum, for sailors, boat owners, repair crew, suppliers, historians, photographers, ship builders and fishermen. 'Memories of yore crash like waves on the shore of my mind.' (Lord Huron)
0 2024/06/23 11:44:46
Douarnenez had some interesting related street art. Its themes were telling. This mural was beside a building that had 'voussoirs', traditional curved granite lintels.
Douarnenez had some interesting related street art. Its themes were telling. This mural was beside a building that had 'voussoirs', traditional curved granite lintels.
0 2024/06/23 11:44:10
So much nautical detail to be seen.
So much nautical detail to be seen.
0 2024/06/23 11:43:37
Ahoy maties! Please step onboard. This image captures the feel of the museum.
Ahoy maties! Please step onboard. This image captures the feel of the museum.
0 2024/06/23 11:42:57
Travelers should definitely consider Quimper as one Brittany base.
Travelers should definitely consider Quimper as one Brittany base.
0 2024/06/22 14:53:55
It is an easy one-hour walk from the gare down to Locmaria and Cap Horn. Place Stivel (as in the Breton musician seen in the above video performance) seemed to be a local hangout for young homeless beggars.
It is an easy one-hour walk from the gare down to Locmaria and Cap Horn. Place Stivel (as in the Breton musician seen in the above video performance) seemed to be a local hangout for young homeless beggars.
0 2024/06/22 14:53:40
A morning stroll there will be a peaceful one.
A morning stroll there will be a peaceful one.
0 2024/06/22 14:53:27
Another friendly Quimper resident. He was playing a traditional 'bagpipes' instrument.
Another friendly Quimper resident. He was playing a traditional 'bagpipes' instrument.
0 2024/06/22 14:51:30
A couple walks their dog through the Episcopal Palace entry arch as an intrusive tourist points his Nikon at them.
A couple walks their dog through the Episcopal Palace entry arch as an intrusive tourist points his Nikon at them.
0 2024/06/22 14:48:43
The town has an adjoined pair of free, peaceful urban gardens smack dab in the middle. One is called 'Jardin Retraite' (retreat), an apt name if ever. They are found one block north of Place au Beurre, which is creperie central. After dining on crepes, cider and gallettes, one may take a break in those gardens. The upper one features some of the best quiet benches. *Pro Tip: few are aware of the smaller, remote garden at the Music Conservatory east across the road=best outdoor furniture of all.
The town has an adjoined pair of free, peaceful urban gardens smack dab in the middle. One is called 'Jardin Retraite' (retreat), an apt name if ever. They are found one block north of Place au Beurre, which is creperie central. After dining on crepes, cider and gallettes, one may take a break in those gardens. The upper one features some of the best quiet benches. *Pro Tip: few are aware of the smaller, remote garden at the Music Conservatory east across the road=best outdoor furniture of all.
0 2024/06/22 14:48:30
She asks him, "What do you suppose will be next in this TR?" He responds, "I dunno. Maybe it'll show that pair of cruises, or perhaps those other daytrips?"
She asks him, "What do you suppose will be next in this TR?" He responds, "I dunno. Maybe it'll show that pair of cruises, or perhaps those other daytrips?"
0 2024/06/22 14:48:11
We spied what may've been an actual Banksy street art stencil close by this location. His signature rat icon was shown on a wall taking a selfie with a Go-Pro stick!
We spied what may've been an actual Banksy street art stencil close by this location. His signature rat icon was shown on a wall taking a selfie with a Go-Pro stick!
0 2024/06/22 14:47:57
Place Terre au Ducs.
Place Terre au Ducs.
0 2024/06/22 14:47:45
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