Poetics of Engagement Every time I see one of his photographs, I just want to…hug it! So what is it that I love so much about the works of Willy Ronis? After a lot of pondering about this question, I came up with an answer. Each one of his photos is a story about you […]
Posts Tagged ‘Paris’
Why I love Willy Ronis!
Posted in Art and Photography, Holiday, Travel, tagged Exhibitions, French Holiday, Paris, Willy Ronis on June 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Jardin on the Champs Elysees
Posted in Holiday, News, tagged Champs Elysees, French Holiday, Paris, Travel on May 25, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Taking Eco to a New Level. During the last two days in Paris ‘the most beautiful avenue in the world’ has transformed itself into a garden. A public garden down the Champs Elysées, surely not? That’s right, move over public transport, move over after-work traffic and make space for a few kilometers of luscious vegetation […]
I Can’t Wait for Roland Garros!
Posted in Holiday, Travel, tagged France, French Holiday, Paris, Roland Garros, Travel on May 19, 2010 | 4 Comments »
I love playing tennis, and always dream of being able to hit a forehand winner just like Rafael Nadal. Hopefully my tennis partners will say “but you do John”! Anyway not long to wait for the real thing as Rafa fronts up on 23 May for the 2010 Roland Garros. Honestly I can’t wait! So […]
Paris Metros Crack Me Up!
Posted in Holiday, Travel, tagged France, French Holiday, Metro, Paris, Travel on May 6, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Catching metros around Paris is very easy to do. Don’t hesitate. If you are in Paris for a few days or more you are best to purchase a “Carnet” of ten tickets from a ticket office in a metro station – you use one ticket per person for each journey. You can also use these […]
Andrew Mehrtens in Paris
Posted in Holiday, Travel, tagged France, French Holiday, Paris, Travel on April 30, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Today as I write this entry (28 April) my daughter Sarah is celebrating her 21st birthday in Paris. Also she shares this birthday with the NZ rugby star, Andrew Mehrtens. Quite by chance today I also was reading the magazine NZ Rugby World where there was an article on Andrew’s career. Andrew Mehrtens, 37 years […]
Mayday, Mayday!
Posted in Holiday, Travel, tagged France, French Holiday, Paris, Travel on April 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
In a few days time it will be May 1st . If you are travelling in France you need to be wary that this is a very “public holiday”. Shops are closed, transport could be compromised and if you are in Paris particularly you may even encounter a few student protests (if you are on the […]
Frenchmen – Watch out Girls!
Posted in Holiday, tagged France, French Holiday, Paris, Travel on April 23, 2010 | 19 Comments »
My daughter Sarah continues living in Paris and regularly shares with us her experiences. You may enjoy her latest! Funniest story today! Went to Forum Les Halles for the third day in a row to pick up these photos which have been three days overdue….dont get me started I expressed to the man yesterday that […]
Palais Garnier Opera – Paris
Posted in Holiday, Travel, tagged France, French Holiday, Paris, Travel on April 21, 2010 | 4 Comments »
One of the places that most people know of, but seldom visit in Paris is the Palais Garnier. People seem to be too busy rushing off to Galleries Lafayette or Printemps to shop, than to pause and see this gem of a building. You will have especially seen the Phantom of the Opera in the […]
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