It was omewhat overcast today when we visited Gdansk but fortunately it didn’t rain. The crane you can see just behind the tall ship is one of the city’s icons and was also used as an entrance gate. First mentioned in 1367 the original structure burnt down in 1442 before its current design was created in 1442-1444. As a …
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Postcard from Australia – Great Ocean Road, Victoria
We were a bit worried this morning when we woke to overcast weather as we were to drive along the mythical Great Ocean Road in Victoria. But we needn’t have worried. Although we had mist and light rain when driving, they disappeared each time we got out of the car. The most famous eroded rock formations …
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Postcard from Australia – Nambucca Heads
When we got out of the car to admire this view of Nambucca Heads where the Pacific Ocean meets the Nambucca River, we heard a woman say, “This must be the best view in Australia”. It’s certainly very beautiful. Lorsque nous sommes descendus de voiture admirer cette vue de Nambucca Heads où le Pacifique rencontre …
Blois Medallions – Les P'tits Clous de Blois
This bronze medallion is one of many in the streets of Blois to guide visitors on four walking tours to discover and understand over a thousand years of French life and history. A brochure is available from the tourist office or on www.bloischambord.com ou www.zevisit.com/tourisme/blois. You can also download the free Blois/Chambord phone app. Quatre …
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Bar Saint Nicolas
Le bar Saint Nicolas se trouve juste en face de l’église du même nom, construite entre 1138 et le début du XIIIe siècle ; elle présente des caractéristiques du tout début de l’art gothique. Les chevaux de trait attelés aux carrioles de touristes sillonnent les rues de Blois. Saint Nicolas Bar is just opposite the early gothic church …
Church of Saint Vincent of Paul – Eglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Saint Vincent de Paul was built between 1625 and 1660 on the site of an old chapel and is part of the Catholic Counter-Reform movement in Europe. Construction progressed slowly until Gaston d’Orléans stepped in. His initials, like those of his daughter Anne-Marie, are inscribed on the façade. After falling into disuse during the French …
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Frieze on Hotel Alluye – Frise sur l'hôtel Alluye
Frieze on Hotel Alluye, n° 8 rue Saint Honoré, built by Florimond Robertet between 1498 and 1508, treasurer for three kings – Charles VIII, whose emblem was the blazing sword, Louis XII with his porcupine and François Ier symbolised by the salamander. La frise sur la façade de l’hôtel Alluye, au n° 8 rue Saint …
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Hot Air Balloon Basket – Panier de Mongolfière
We drove for some time behind this trailer taking a hot air balloon basket home at the end of the day. Nous nous sommes trouvés derrière cette remorque transportant un panier de montgolière en fin de journée.
Hot Air Balloons over the Loire – Mongolfières sur la Loire
Ballooning is very popular in the Loire Valley. What a wonderful way to see the famous châteaux! This photo was taken late afternoon, opposite Chaumont, which is a 15 minute drive from Blois. Les mongolfières sont très répandues dans la vallée de la Loire. Quelle façon merveilleuse de voir les célèbres châteaux ! Cette photo …
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