Every once in a while, I come across something so astonishing I have to chronicle it ASAP. Paul Day is a British born sculptor. He became captivated by and moved to the Burgundy area …
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Another Day in Beaune, Another Winery Tour: Outside the walls
Beaune France has a calm grounded energy. For some reason neither the tourists nor the locals feel as though they are in a hurry. Some of the streets are crowded, but without a sense of urgency and …
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Bastille Day: View from the top
Three hundred meters above the river, but on twisting winding paths for more than a mile, not sure how much more. That is how you get to The Bastille, unless you want the easy way up by cable car. Two …
More About Grenoble
We realized fairly quickly, Grenoble is not a charming little village. In fact it is a city of 159,000 in a metropolitan area of 433,000. It is situated in a valley at an elevation of about 700 feet. …
Passage To Grenoble: Beware your expectations
“I was disappointed in myself for not being tough enough to take the flak, disappointed and ashamed. But as pilgrims must discover if they are to complete their quest, we are led to truth by our …
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Ferias L’Esprit 2025: De Fete Nimes
Bon soir! Ferias L'Esprit 2025: De Fete Nimes means "fairs the spirit 2025 festive Nimes". There is likely a better non-literal definition. Since last Sunday we have watched the main streets that …
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