0 2024/06/23 11:55:33
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
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
Roofers next to St Michel church.
Roofers next to St Michel church.
0 2024/06/23 12:06:37
Bunched sails with the aforementioned Roi Gradlon behind.
Bunched sails with the aforementioned Roi Gradlon behind.
0 2024/06/23 12:06:54
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
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
'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
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
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
Detail.
Detail.
0 2024/06/23 12:16:43
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Latin Quarter women. A nearby kid's balloon suddenly burst and sent a few of us there scrambling for a moment.
Latin Quarter women. A nearby kid's balloon suddenly burst and sent a few of us there scrambling for a moment.
0 2024/06/30 09:39:35
About a decade ago, one Left Bank hotel offered a 'stay 3 days and get the fourth night free' special deal. Dunno whether they still offer that.
About a decade ago, one Left Bank hotel offered a 'stay 3 days and get the fourth night free' special deal. Dunno whether they still offer that.
0 2024/06/30 09:39:49
Nikki, do you recognize that building top left, there above these leisure craft in the Port du Plaisance?
Nikki, do you recognize that building top left, there above these leisure craft in the Port du Plaisance?
0 2024/06/30 09:51:26
Vannes was a 1 hour TGV ride from Quimper.
Vannes was a 1 hour TGV ride from Quimper.
0 2024/06/30 09:53:05
One weekend, there was an eco-fest. Seen in the distance, the fest's collection of white tent display-booth kiosks. The heritage boat shown here was used for tourist cruises in the Gulf of Morbihan.
One weekend, there was an eco-fest. Seen in the distance, the fest's collection of white tent display-booth kiosks. The heritage boat shown here was used for tourist cruises in the Gulf of Morbihan.
0 2024/06/30 09:54:42
Men playing petanque in the park.
Men playing petanque in the park.
0 2024/06/30 09:56:37
Her group was more co-ed.
Her group was more co-ed.
0 2024/06/30 09:57:05
Vannes had a popular weekly market. The crowds were thick. Self-caterers will think that they've died and gone to heaven. *Incredible added value was found in the form of the adjoined Les Halles permanent covered market. Think that we'll take a detour here to separately post a listing of some of those of those foodic wonders below, before returning to more imagery. But first some more music, sung in French.
Vannes had a popular weekly market. The crowds were thick. Self-caterers will think that they've died and gone to heaven. *Incredible added value was found in the form of the adjoined Les Halles permanent covered market. Think that we'll take a detour here to separately post a listing of some of those of those foodic wonders below, before returning to more imagery. But first some more music, sung in French.
0 2024/06/30 09:58:20
A giant 20' stone fish reflection (je pense?) dans la Marle.
A giant 20' stone fish reflection (je pense?) dans la Marle.
0 2024/06/30 09:58:36
0 2024/06/30 10:00:00
This artist was not to be outdone. By the aquarium.
This artist was not to be outdone. By the aquarium.
0 2024/06/30 10:13:33
'You and me chasing paper getting nowhere On our way back home.' (Two of Us--the Beatles)
'You and me chasing paper getting nowhere On our way back home.' (Two of Us--the Beatles)
0 2024/08/20 20:15:53
Casa Vicens was all about Gaudi's initial attempt at what became the 'Modernista' movement. In his imagination, that meant flamboyant mosaics and custom fountains. The various doors, windows, mirrors, art and plants were all special in their appearance. This was no place for 'plain.' Here, the ornate tower. There were good rooftop views.
Casa Vicens was all about Gaudi's initial attempt at what became the 'Modernista' movement. In his imagination, that meant flamboyant mosaics and custom fountains. The various doors, windows, mirrors, art and plants were all special in their appearance. This was no place for 'plain.' Here, the ornate tower. There were good rooftop views.
0 2024/12/14 22:51:41
Mrs Z wasn't interested so I attended this event on my own. That was a blessing. She simply could not have handled the crowds (more about those later). Pretty sure that the man above was the mayor of the nearby town of Zaragoza. The outsized gegants number in the hundreds across the country and Barcelona welcomes neighboring towns to send some of their own to be part of the big parades.
Mrs Z wasn't interested so I attended this event on my own. That was a blessing. She simply could not have handled the crowds (more about those later). Pretty sure that the man above was the mayor of the nearby town of Zaragoza. The outsized gegants number in the hundreds across the country and Barcelona welcomes neighboring towns to send some of their own to be part of the big parades.
0 2024/12/15 13:35:36
The King and Queen? Am I right, Enric? Maribel?
The King and Queen? Am I right, Enric? Maribel?
0 2024/12/15 14:06:09
Spain's Jewish heritage was represented. First the husband...
Spain's Jewish heritage was represented. First the husband...
0 2024/12/15 14:08:13
There were many other traditional figures, African kings, Asian lords, humble fishermen, knights to name but a few. Children especially appreciated the smaller and more nimble 'capgrossos' or 'macers' (fat-heads). Those were cartoonish and comical alternatives to the much larger gegant collection.
There were many other traditional figures, African kings, Asian lords, humble fishermen, knights to name but a few. Children especially appreciated the smaller and more nimble 'capgrossos' or 'macers' (fat-heads). Those were cartoonish and comical alternatives to the much larger gegant collection.
0 2024/12/15 14:09:45
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0 2024/12/15 17:47:33
Prior to the event, the crowds continued to swell. I was expecting this. The local woman squashed beside me was friendly Lourdes, who'd lived all over the globe with her husband and children. She became my guide to what was unfolding. We were pinned against the steel barrier fence erected by the medical emergency team close to the wall.
Prior to the event, the crowds continued to swell. I was expecting this. The local woman squashed beside me was friendly Lourdes, who'd lived all over the globe with her husband and children. She became my guide to what was unfolding. We were pinned against the steel barrier fence erected by the medical emergency team close to the wall.
0 2024/12/15 17:49:30
The burliest 'pines' formed the base.
The burliest 'pines' formed the base.
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