Barcelona is an art-led city. Above was the ingenious 5' tall male arm art installation located at the entry to one of the city's historic churches.. Realistic right down to the hairs!
Barcelona is an art-led city. Above was the ingenious 5' tall male arm art installation located at the entry to one of the city's historic churches.. Realistic right down to the hairs!
0 2024/12/14 13:38:11
A fair chunk of our time was spent attending activities associated with the annual La Merce fest. Seen here, the special gelato whipped up for the occasion by 'Anita' gelato. She originally came from Israel to establish her old-school gelateria by an attractive square up in Gracia. The staff there were especially welcoming and friendly.
A fair chunk of our time was spent attending activities associated with the annual La Merce fest. Seen here, the special gelato whipped up for the occasion by 'Anita' gelato. She originally came from Israel to establish her old-school gelateria by an attractive square up in Gracia. The staff there were especially welcoming and friendly.
0 2024/12/14 13:26:34
But Barcelona has plenty of other attractions. Seen here, the colorful glass dome of the city's Palau de Musica. Thanks for the tip to visit this gruezi! We skipped the famed Sagrada Familia, BUT are happy to pass along the following logistical tip for those interested in seeing it from nearby. Both the Colon plus the Sercotel Rossello hotel roof terrace cafes offer excellent views. Reserve ahead.
But Barcelona has plenty of other attractions. Seen here, the colorful glass dome of the city's Palau de Musica. Thanks for the tip to visit this gruezi! We skipped the famed Sagrada Familia, BUT are happy to pass along the following logistical tip for those interested in seeing it from nearby. Both the Colon plus the Sercotel Rossello hotel roof terrace cafes offer excellent views. Reserve ahead.
0 2024/12/14 13:24:43
0 2024/12/14 13:24:30
There was some unseasonal rain. Luckily, it occurred early on, while I was bedridden with fever and my wife was hack-coughing as never before. Seen above, trendy Passeig de Gracia which is the spine for La Ruta Modernisme in the Eixample (ay-SHAM-pluh).
There was some unseasonal rain. Luckily, it occurred early on, while I was bedridden with fever and my wife was hack-coughing as never before. Seen above, trendy Passeig de Gracia which is the spine for La Ruta Modernisme in the Eixample (ay-SHAM-pluh).
0 2024/12/14 13:23:20
We had a good time in Barcelona. Everywhere we met with friendly residents and good vibes.
We had a good time in Barcelona. Everywhere we met with friendly residents and good vibes.
0 2024/12/14 13:21:39
Some locals protested The Americas Cup.
Some locals protested The Americas Cup.
0 2024/12/14 13:20:30
There was a bit of brouhaha with some locals protesting the ongoing effect that tourism has on housing costs and quality of life. Beyond the odd bit of graffiti and a few banners, we experienced exactly zero hassles in that regard. Some locals protested The Americas Cup.
There was a bit of brouhaha with some locals protesting the ongoing effect that tourism has on housing costs and quality of life. Beyond the odd bit of graffiti and a few banners, we experienced exactly zero hassles in that regard. Some locals protested The Americas Cup.
0 2024/12/14 13:17:52
We rented two different apartments in Barcelona. The first week was in Born (la Ribera) then the second week was in Gracia (thx Maribel). Details to follow.
We rented two different apartments in Barcelona. The first week was in Born (la Ribera) then the second week was in Gracia (thx Maribel). Details to follow.
0 2024/12/14 13:15:40
First, an overview.
First, an overview.
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0 2024/12/14 13:10:47
'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
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
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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
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
Her group was more co-ed.
Her group was more co-ed.
0 2024/06/30 09:57:05
Men playing petanque in the park.
Men playing petanque in the park.
0 2024/06/30 09:56:37
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
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
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
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
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
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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