Tag Archives: France

Jail bird?

Posted on July 13, 2019 by polloplayer

Q: Why did the chicken cross the courtroom? A: Because Maurice, the rooster, is on trial – for being a rooster! Until recently, Maurice lived peacefully in the French island village of Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron with his three French hens and devoted … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Paris.

Posted on November 14, 2015 by polloplayer

The Italian travelogue will have to wait. Today my heart is so heavy for Paris I can think of nothing else. The Eiffel Tower went dark last night in the city of light, and all the civilized world grieves for … Continue reading →

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Life is but a dream house: Villa Kerylos in Beaulieu sur Mer

Posted on November 12, 2011 by polloplayer

The travelogue lives on – for at least another post or two! On a morning’s whim, we drove from our hotel to the neighboring village of Beaulieu-sur-Mer just to see what we could see, and happened upon one of our favorite trip … Continue reading →

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Yes Oui Cannes!

Posted on October 22, 2011 by polloplayer

Truth be told, after our little expedition to Saint-Tropez, we were tempted to remain cocooned in Terre Blanche until the money ran out, which, believe me, would not have taken very long! Ever slaves to the itinerary, though, we enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Do You Know The Way From St. Tropez?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by polloplayer

Let’s pretend we’re still in France, because that would be infinitely preferable to being at home with the two of us gimps and a herd of demanding critters wondering why the CE is on crutches and not fulfilling his role … Continue reading →

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Starry, Starry Day

Posted on October 8, 2011 by polloplayer

Just for fun, let’s pretend we are still on our “motor-flight-through France”, even though we all know full well that I’m back in CA, still in my jammies and a ratty sweater with a mountain of tissues in front of … Continue reading →

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Roman Holiday: Pont du Gard and the Nimes Arena

Posted on October 4, 2011 by polloplayer

The French know how to enjoy life – mid-morning cafe at the cafe, a pichet of wine at lunch, and long lazy afternoons baking in the Mediterranean sun. The Romans, however, were all about veni, vidi, vici, especially the vici … Continue reading →

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Rodin and Claudel: the sculptor, his muse and the Musee

Posted on September 27, 2011 by polloplayer

Travel-wise we’ve moved well beyond, but I can’t seem to leave Paris behind. You understand, I’m sure. After lunch on Thursday we ambled over to the Musee Rodin, which is just a stroll from the Invalides. I wasn’t quite sure … Continue reading →

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His and Hers in Paris: Edith and Napoleon

Posted on September 25, 2011 by polloplayer

The CE and I have always traveled well together. We are so lucky to share many of the same interests. However, when it comes to Napoleonic sabres, I take a snooze, and, surely, few of you will blame me, right? … Continue reading →

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Bonjour!

Posted on September 17, 2011 by polloplayer

Greetings from Paris! My last visit to France was October of 1986 – I was six months pregnant with Taylor and, thus, passed on the wine. Which is possibly why he (and Daniel – another nine wine-less months) are so darned … Continue reading →

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