Paris Attacks
Largely through my work, I’ve spent much of the day immersed in the terrorism attacks in Paris. On top of the professional, there was concern for a friend who lives … Read the rest “Paris Attacks”
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Michael Jackson at Versailles
“I’d like to know who approved this”, my friend David said today of the Jeff Koons exhibition at the Versailles Palace. “I mean, I quite like his work”, he added, … Read the rest “Michael Jackson at Versailles”
Great Views of Paris
“Just keep walking, it’s a scam”, I shouted to the young tourist couple, hoping they understood my English. I knew something was awry when on the approach to the Eiffel … Read the rest “Great Views of Paris”
Sunday in The Marais
“Oh my God, she’s going to ask for directions”, I thought to myself when the forty-something glamorous woman with a suitcase called out to me today. “Oh my God, how … Read the rest “Sunday in The Marais”
Day Of Death
”Yes, it’s like this every day”, my friend David told me with a certain disdain on his face. As I looked around the carriage most of the other passengers seemed … Read the rest “Day Of Death”
Loire Valley – Day Three
You know how when you travel you end up with a pocket full of coins you can’t do anything with. The exchange bureaus won’t accept them, and of course you … Read the rest “Loire Valley – Day Three”