Wednesday, March 2, 2011

One year and a day…

Please, no applause, its been a feat, but not that difficult of one. Here are some photos from the past year that haven't been posted, mostly because I started this little archive of time here after I had already been here for three months.

Its a strange place this Paris land. There are seemingly odd customs even though they we are all of the "western culture" Nothing happens here without a Bonjour, bonsoir, monsieur, madam, or a bow/nod of the head. It is quite old school in its manners.

Architecture is amazing, everything is cared for seemingly and restored with tremendous care, but it could also be because there isn't a real motivation to finish quickly either. Oh and there is also the art, which easily is fantastic! Lots of it, everywhere, of all levels, and the galleries, be they small or large, seem to be undying, plentiful, and full of daring do.















Monday, February 7, 2011

Snow…in Vars

Yes!
My view from my bed on the night train to Mt. Dauphin near Vars. 
Hallway of the night train
View from the train station…amazing
View from our chalet window
Mountain Breakfast of coffee OJ and muffin





Wild about hearts in the chalet interior




















the “Chateau" Queryas, a fairytale castle in the middle of a valley near Briançon














the above 12 photos are of Briançon, the highest and oldest village in Europe.