there are nightingales in the vineyard...

Imagine walking back to your car after a long, fascinating, tiring day, through a slight summer rainstorm, then looking up and seeing this arching all the way overhead....

(sorry for the triptych -- no other way to work it)


My camera totally did not do it justice.


and proof that I'm not entirely cut off from American politics here (it only feels like it): A Plea To That Guy at the Podium. Yo. What s/he said.

posting from the road (well, the courtyard, actually)

Anyone know the French for "Madame, there is a goose on your table?"
*stares at goose, who stares back. Goose wins. Person backs off*

I'm SO having foie gras tonight....
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As per the will of the hoi-poll-y, herein are some notes, broken down into hopefully manageable day-bites. If you enjoy,feel free to leave a few coins in the begging-bowl...

( Saturday, 23 August )

Sunday and Monday

Okay, none of you even blinked at me being menaced by a goose. I'm really not sure what to make of that... Anyway. Getting this done while I have time.
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( Sunday 24 August et Monday 25 August )