Weekly Photo Challenge : An Unusual Point Of View

This week's challenge : An Unusual POV. The Grand Bé island, right in front of Saint-Malo, Brittany, is only accessible at low tide.  It's a rock with a few bushes and an interesting view over the fortified city.  Its main attraction: Châteaubriand, a famous French poet of the 19th century, is burried there.  A simple [...]

Travel Photo Roulette Round 64: Dance

I discover today on Turtles Travel's blog another interesting challenge and because I like the theme of the week, I felt like participating right away. "Dance!" Like the traditional dances you can admire on Main Square in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico; every Monday night, sit down and relax at the sound of the traditional "jarana" music, [...]

« Puebleando » in Provence

(voyez plus bas pour la version française - scroll down for the english version) En México, el hecho de irse de pueblo en pueblo sin otro fin que de descubrirlos por casualidad se llama "pueblear."  En el sur de Francia, tenemos mucha suerte en tener, en un perímetro restringido, varios pueblos típicos de Provence registrados [...]

« White Dress in Town, » Summer series – #4

Aix-en-Provence, 18 miles north of Marseille, my hometown, is famous for its cobblestone streets and old center.  The Place d'Albertas is one of the most photographed square in town. [Fr]  Aix-en-Provence, la ville où je suis née, 30 kms au nord de Marseille, est connue pour ses rues pavées et le Vieil Aix.  La Place [...]

Photo of the Month/Weekly Photo Challenge : High Tides in Saint-Malo

Last week in Saint-Malo, Normandy, the coast registered one of the Highest Tides of the year and we were there!  At sunset, the water was all the way up the wooden pillars in front of the docks, some 26 ft. higher than at low tide.  Everybody was out and about taking pictures and enjoying the [...]