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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Month: March 2021
Tour Eiffel: Happy 132nd Birthday
Yes, the Eiffel Tower turns 132 today. It opened in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle of Paris and the first visitors were Buffalo Bill and the British Royal Family – bet that was a fascinating chat! It was supposed to be dismantled after 20… Continue Reading “Tour Eiffel: Happy 132nd Birthday”
Cee’s Flower of the Day #64
This is such a fun challenge, showcasing beautiful flora – flowers, shrubs, trees, bushes and leaves – throughout the year. Cee’s challenge is all about bringing a little beauty and colour into our daily lives. Who wouldn’t be in favour of that? Challenge rules,… Continue Reading “Cee’s Flower of the Day #64”
Wordless Wednesday #79
2021’s Wordless Wednesday is going to feature photos from my trips to Australia. Here’s one from 2019’s #adventuredownunder. Goodness knows when I’ll be able to add to these. I’m kinda hoping to visit again in 2022-23.
Heavenly Chocolate
Easter is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about chocolate. And you don’t have to be a child to enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny. What better excuse to indulge in a little of the sweet stuff? While… Continue Reading “Heavenly Chocolate”
Cee’s Flower of the Day #63
This is such a fun challenge, showcasing beautiful flora – flowers, shrubs, trees, bushes and leaves – throughout the year. Cee’s challenge is all about bringing a little beauty and colour into our daily lives. Who wouldn’t be in favour of that? Challenge rules,… Continue Reading “Cee’s Flower of the Day #63”
Sunshine’s Macro Monday #83
I’ve been out and about again with my trusty iPhone6 snapping away at the local flora in the Domaine’s gardens. Sunshine’s Macro Monday Challenge is hosted by Irene a formidable photographer who encourages us to scrutinise the smallest of details by getting up close… Continue Reading “Sunshine’s Macro Monday #83”
Cee’s Flower of the Day #62
This is such a lovely challenge, showcasing beautiful flora – flowers, shrubs, trees, bushes and leaves – throughout the year. Cee’s challenge is all about bringing a little beauty and colour into our daily lives. Who wouldn’t be in favour of that? Challenge rules,… Continue Reading “Cee’s Flower of the Day #62”
French fancies: Merci Concept Store
When concept store Colette closed in December 2017, I had to find a replacement. Enter Merci! An iconic hot spot in the Parisian capital for over a decade, renowned for the red Fiat 500 parked in the courtyard. A must-see, must-go and must-be-seen shop… Continue Reading “French fancies: Merci Concept Store”
Song Lyric Sunday #34
What do I have in my archives in response to Jim Adams’ prompt for this week’s Song Lyric Sunday Challenge which is Endless/Eternity/ Everlasting/Forever/Infinity/Omega. On reflection I have lots, particularly including the terms Endless/Eternity/Everlasting, but I’ve gone for Anniversary by The Cure. The Cure are… Continue Reading “Song Lyric Sunday #34”
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