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Monthly Archives: December 2014

BOUND FOR MY FATHERLAND

Posted on December 30, 2014 by cpickvance

28 Nov 2014
I’m so happy 
Sitting on the TGV
Listening to music 
Loud, penetrating my mood Continue reading →

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LAST DAY IN PARIS

Posted on December 30, 2014 by cpickvance

27 Nov 2014
For our last day in Paris we decided to explore deeper into the Latin Quatre. David had read about a local farmer’s Market at Rue Mouffetard, and we decided to investigate. But first Continue reading →

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SAINT GERMAIN IN THE RAIN

Posted on December 18, 2014 by cpickvance

26 Nov 2014
Strolling hand in hand down Boulevard St Germain, we had stepped out into a different Paris. Only a single block south from La Seine and we were amongst smart Continue reading →

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IMPRESSIONISTS & VOCALISTS

Posted on December 17, 2014 by cpickvance

25 Nov 2014
Stepping out in a light rain, we headed over to Notre Dame to purchase tickets for a concert tonight: Mille Regretz, and then continued on our towards Musee d’Orsay. Continue reading →

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SEA BASS WITH VANILLA SAUCE

Posted on December 13, 2014 by cpickvance

24 Nov 2014
The secret for enjoying a long holiday, is taking a day off. A day enjoying simply hanging around the hotel and immediate area, with no plans. A day spent in pyjamas, reading in bed. A day spent in a local cafe watching the world pass by. Continue reading →

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A GORGEOUS CLICHÉ

Posted on December 12, 2014 by cpickvance

23 Nov 2014
A clear Sunday morning was the perfect day to do a jogging-sightseeing tour of La Seine. Our hotel is across the river from Notre Dame so from here we followed the river Continue reading →

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OASIS OF COLOUR

Posted on December 11, 2014 by cpickvance

22 Nov 2014
Notre Dame’s bell towers looked striking against the cool autumn sky. There is something about the quality of sunlight in Paris that is poetic. Continue reading →

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FLYING BUTTRESSES IN DIFFUSED LIGHT

Posted on December 9, 2014 by cpickvance

21 Nov 2014
Ah Paris! Bonjour mon ami! 
After ordering a late breakfast at Cafe Le Metro, we were reminded that the French don’t make a big deal over Continue reading →

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EDINBURGH CASTLE

Posted on December 4, 2014 by cpickvance

19 Nov 2014
“Let’s buy an apartment over there.” David pointed through the light rain down to Newtown. We were standing on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle, which is more Fortress than Continue reading →

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ROAD TO EDINBURGH

Posted on December 3, 2014 by cpickvance

17-18 Nov 2014
It was sad to leave our comfortable apartment and the Isle of Skye behind. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our time here. But with Paris up next on the itinerary , it’s impossible Continue reading →

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