His name – at least the spelling – is German, his looks are definitely French, he offers services in French, German, and one-size-fits-all-English. That’s modern Alsace for you. FOWC with Fandango: Ambiguous
Tag: France
Some Traffic Signs Are More Relevant Than Others
However, these are irrelevant to me: I’m far too short to hit my head on overhanging branches. Also, I don’t drive a truck. It’s nice that this place is for dogs who want to swim. I don’t have a dog. As a German in France, … Continue reading Some Traffic Signs Are More Relevant Than Others
View Through
The Cosmic Photo Challenge: Looking Through
Tiles into Murals
St Florian is of course, the patron saint of fire fighters. He is often depicted in murals on houses but that’s the only tiled mural of him I’ve found. This bakery doesn’t exist anymore but the tiled mural still tells of former times. My favourite … Continue reading Tiles into Murals
One Man’s Wilderness Is the Other One’s Backyard
Haute Provence Ragtag Daily Prompt: Wilderness
Sleeping just under the Roof
FOWC with Fandango: Attic
The Janus Fountain in Strasbourg
was designed by Tomi Ungerer. He was a graphic artist and book illustrator, born and raised in the Alsace (a biography of him calls him an Alsatian artist which sound really odd). The fountain was to represent the duality of the Alsace with roots in France and Germany.
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Coming and Going, and then Some
In the village with little traffic the children really can use the road to race.
In France the pace is slower but the baguettes need to be carried home.
And how could I not end this post with a photo from eight years ago. Springbok fans in Newcastle when the Rugby World Cup was hosted by England, Scotland, and Wales. Today, Springbok and other rugby fans can be seen in the streets of France, I’m sure.
Cee’s Which Way Challenge: Streets with People in It
Monday Portrait
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Sayings with Exclamation Marks
“Gimme back the ball! I want to throw it!! I’m feeling playful!!!” “Look it! Look it! It’s thingy … you know, whatshisname? – WALLY! He is so distinctive!” “Let’s go ride. But let’s swop saddles. This one is more comfortable on a horse.” “They must … Continue reading Sayings with Exclamation Marks
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