I spotted this poster in a little cafe in Sweden a few weeks ago. I think the reference is very funny. It tells it the way I do things. Don't you love the way her teeth sparkle?

Here is a man on the run. Will he make it in time? Why is he so determined? This was
taken on a very populated rue in Paris from a restaurant on the corner...What else?
There are several more sculptures of this type in the area. Fascinating?

This isn't the greatest shot...through a window, of course. The indoor pool at Les Halles in Paris is magnificent. It is a real treasure designed for this fabulous place. It feels so tropical because of the plants and water. I am always on the outside looking in but someday, I'll give it a real try.

This is the curtain at the Theatre du Chatelat. I've written the theatre several times but they choose to ignore me.
I don't know who designed it. It must have a history but it seems a mystery. Got any ideas? Email me at Jwp3937@Yahoo.com. if you know anything about it. Thanks in advance...Johnny

This was taken at the plant where the real Roquefort cheese is made. It is intriguing to go through the plant and see the various stages of the cheese in progress. The mold is actually injected into each cheese round. The docent did an excellent job of explaining the whole process. Cheese making is a very high art form in France.

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These folks owned the Trois Seis Cafe in Pesanace, Sud de France in 2004. We loved that place and spent hours there eating and playing scrabble. We went back this summer (2007)to see them. Their son now owns the restaurant and Chantal & Joel bought a hardware in Lyon. Needless to say were disappointed not to get to visit with them.

Panning for Gold (Patching for Gold) In Finland we went to a wonderful museum
that explained the panning for gold all around the world. It was hard dirty work but
thousands of people gave it a try. We Americans think it was about California and the
Yukon but it was done in many countries.

These are cloudberries. We found them served in every restaurant we went to in Finland and Sweden.
However, though they are beautiful, I found them too sour for me. Red wine berries, lingon berries, were
also too sour for me. But they were really lovely in the large serving bowls on the buffet tables.

I just couldn't resist this sign! We found it outside a little shop in the Marais. I am not sure it is the best advice but then, who knows?

Check out the Wolf!















The photo for my last entry before I went to Finland for a conference wouldn't blog. I gave up after several attempts. I just got back last night. This photo was taken at a delightful restaurant ( not for tourists) near Grenoble. The food was excellent and the owners were fantastic. The clientele was comprised of rough and hardy workmen of the area. In all, it was a wonderful dining experience near Grenoble. Leave a comment if you want to know more specifics. Johnny

These signs for "all directions" are all over France. They always crack me up. It is like no matter where you want to go, just go this way. I know, I know.....think like a Frenchman.

Here's Jackie!













This is Andy Warhol's version of Jackie. We found it at the Musee de Grenoble. The museum is fabulous. A credit to a wonderful city.

Read the sign on the car sticker!!


















Hilarious! " In Tarteflette We Trust". If you aren't familar with the "T" word: it is a dish made of potatoes, onion, egg, etc. It is baked and we find it quite tastey. It is calorie loaded so I don't make it often. It is tradional fare in the Alpine region. The sign is in English but we took this photo in the French Alps. Definitely a play on "In God We Trust!. We love the French sense of humor.

JULIENNE PLAT














Something different than as I knew it. Julienne to me was always something cut into fine stick-like strips. Here, at Cafe 5, at the Musee de Grenoble, the julienne referred to a white fish. It was covered with a creme sauce and crevettes. The food at this place is very good and reasonable. Perfect to take a break after seeing half of the museum. Love those rectangle style plates. The placemats didn't please me but I should have turned them over as I usually do when they are of this genre.

Jolies Fleurs















On a pris des cafes ici au Restaurant Les Ecrins. This was taken June 12, 2007 in the French Alps. Just thought my million readers might enjoy something different than buildings for a change.

That's a Bike!!


















We were in the French Alps when we stopped for coffee. This pink bike was in the middle of the road. I am standing beside it just to give you an idea of the size of the sculpture. Sorry, I can't remember the name of the little town but this was taken in June, 2007. Not matter where you go in France, there is something wonderful to see.

Angel-A














This Angel-a is not misspelled. The movie had some interesting components. Jamel Debbouze and Rie Rasmussen did wonderful jobs of acting. The movie had both comedy and tragedy. It has been around awhile but it just came to our theatre here in Lexington. The film is neither award winning or riveting but it was entertaining. The editing could have been better.....some scenes were extended to fill up time, I'm sure. Do see it and judge for yourself. It is in French, filmed in Paris, and has subtitles in English.

Our French Sense of Humor














Look carefully at the signs bordered in red. Hilarious, no? Read them French style and you'll find American pronunciations of the two major cities. LOL I refer to our language as American because most English folks insist that we in the U.S. A. do not speak English. Whatever! I love all accents and dialects because it adds personality to the speakers.

I Love This Cathedral
















Sacre Couer is majestically built on a high point of Montmartre. It is so regal with its special architecture. Inside is beautiful too but sometimes the bully who directs crowd control in the church gets on my nerves. In spite of him and some very rude tourists I enjoy the place. The problem is that of the many tourists that file through the place, many of them forget it is an active CHURCH and should be respected as such.