Tag Archives: Arcachon Peninsula

Day 5: Those “come hither” alleys

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

I know, I know. I’m such a one-trick pony. I love the same things over and over again. Can’t help it. Windows. Doors. Gates. Anything that opens out onto a larger world, or closes in on a smaller one, hinting … Continue reading →

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Day 4: Sunny vs cloudy (a test)

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

I don’t know about you, but I find nonstop, sunny weather vaguely boring. My upsy-downsy tendencies need a touch of pathetic fallacy every now and then. Fog! Rain! Elements that howl! Nothing like a good grey, blustery day to set … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Where the world is your oyster and vice versa

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

Recently back from stunning Cap Ferret on the Arcachon Peninsula in S.W. France, where I was finally able—between sun, sand, various bottles of white and red Bordeaux, and inimitable French style—to shake off my Milanese back ache. This is a … Continue reading →

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