Cemetery quotes photo-blog images for weekly post of October 29th to November 2nd by Author Scot Fin.
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What is this, the end of October already. For some reason cemeteries came to mind, but I am trying not to stub my toe on the gravestones while reading a book and listening to Emile Zola.
Carcassonne images for weekly post of May 21st to May 25th by Author Scot Fin.
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city overview
Some months ago there were terrible events in and around Carcassonne and I did an Instragram week because I wanted to show the city as wonderful as it really is. Here, at last, is a blog with those Instagram posts. It has been a few years since we visited and I don’t know if my overview image from the old medieval city does it justice but it is worth a visit.
Louvre inside out images for weekly post of March 26th to March 30th by Author Scot Fin.
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Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Inside out; walking around in the museum, you might get distracted by the art. You, however, don’t want to miss out on the outside views. After all, why are you there? Well, maybe because of the art but here, from inside the museum, is a decent view of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and something else.
Arc de Triomphe images for weekly post of February 19th to February 23rd by Author Scot Fin.
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La Defense
From Arc to Arche; from the top of the Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile looking toward la Defense and the Grande Arche de la Defense. Looks like I’ve taken to the high ground to plot my trip to la Defense. Will it be walking, RER or metro? I like the walk with a bit of a side trip into Neuilly-sur-Seine, the first Paris banlieue just west of Paris from the Arc.
London quotes in London parks for weekly post of December 4th to December 8th by Author Scot Fin.
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“London is a roost for every bird.” Benjamin Disraeli, Lothair. Apparently so, and a walk through St. James Park will provide the evidence. What I didn’t know, however, was that Benjamin Disraeli, known as a politician and two time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was also a novelist. Lothair, which is one of many books he wrote, is described as philosophical fiction.
Museum images, Musée d’Orsay for weekly post of November 27th to December 1st by Author Scot Fin.
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Musée d’Orsay
Travel time again so, with a quick moment of brightness peeking through those clouds, we better get to Musée d’Orsay to avoid the rain. Actually, more than to avoid the rain, Musée d’Orsay is my favourite larger museum in Paris. It’s large enough to spend a substantial amount of enjoyable time, however, not too large, like the one on the other side of the Seine, to be overwhelming for a one day visit.
Book images from Paris and London for weekly post of November 20th to November 24th by Author Scot Fin.
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Market Book Table
I finished last week visiting a Saint Germain en Laye cat so I thought I’d start this week moving along to centre-ville and the market. The Saint Germain market, I think, is one of the best but somehow I ended up at the book stall. Maybe it was because it reminded me of how I have my books arranged. At any rate, if you desire visiting a French market, you’d be hard pressed to find a better one. Just the RER A with the Saint Germain en Laye terminus from Paris on, as per the Saint Germain website, Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 1pm.” I used the website because I can never remember the weekdays. For me, however, the Sunday market is the best.
Thames River Walk photos for weekly post of November 6th to November 10th by Author Scot Fin. Full size slideshow at the bottom of this post.
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London Embankment Place
I think I’m going to put on my travel hat and go for a walk down the River Thames. I’m going to walk because it looks like I’m going to miss my train from Charring Cross. So close but yet so far because between the Golden Jubilee Bridges runs all the train tracks over the Thames. At least from the Golden Jubilee Bridge I’m on, I got a good view of the station and its more modern office building part, Embankment Place.
Eiffel Tower photos for weekly post of October 23rd to the 27th by Author Scot Fin. Full size slideshow at the bottom of this post.
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The Thinker and Eiffel Tower
I was thinking, really thinking, about doing a famous Parisian landmark theme. I couldn’t quite figure out which one. As much thinking as I could do, however, it was just escaping me. It was like if I just looked over my shoulder it would be there, the idea would be clear. Oh well, I guess I’ll just settle for some random Paris image. Sorry.
Paris doorways photos for weekly post of October 9th to the 13th by Author Scot Fin. Full size slideshow at the bottom of this post.
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Louvre doorway
Finished last week with a book store doorway, so I’ll start this week with another doorway. I’ve heard this place is quite popular but, although I like these solid wood doors, I thought the doorway here might be a little bit grander. … Or am I missing something?