Paris 2009 part 5
the day was dedicated to bike riding – we got up and went out into the farmlands. It was hot and sticky and my legs are thrashed, but having a great time. Had a great meal at Bofingers last night, but the restaurant was hot – the company and wine were great. Dessert – well deserved if i may say so was delightful – David had Creme Bruille, me i had panna cotta with apricot, strawberry compote – simply perfect.
Paris 2009 part 4
Did a big bike ride yesterday (Monday). Rode out to a small village call Charney. We took it slow and easy, stopping off in the forest for a coffee and soda and then moving forward. We stopped in Charney for an ice tea with peach – not a big fan of ice tea but found myself really enjoying this drink. Out in the farm fields the land was very flat, the sun very warm and the air was beautifully crisp. Everywhere we go we meet very nice people who tell us they love Americans – don’t believe everything you read from the idiotic press and the right wingnuts who would have you believe the French and Europeans don’t like us – they may not like our politics but they are genuinely a great people to be around. Here’s a map of our 50 mile bike route. We may be doing a longer one today, we’ve mapped out another route that starts off from Charney.
That’s it today.
Paris june 2009 part3
Did a bit of walking around today – went to see the show of William Blake’s etchings at the Petite Palace – David got some great shots of the building – but haven’t processed them yet. Here’s a map of our walk today – click the view larger map link to see all the places we walked to – actually if you click that link and then click satellite at the top of the page you can see street views of our walk – google maps is incredlble. The second map is the route we are thinking of taking on Wednesday or Thursday of this week – as we both want to go visit the place where Jean Cocteau is buried and where Yves Tanguey built one of his largest sculptures. The two map views below that are maps of trips we have taken in the last couple of days on our bikes.
Paris June 2009 part 2
June 24, 2009 by durand
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Having an incredible time here. It’s been a bit chillier than expected and didn’t bring enough warm clothes but hey we adapt and get used to it. Am posting photos and movies here for those of you that refuse to join Facebook.
Have done a bit of walking and have bike riding has been very comfortable and relaxed. There are so many great shots to share so we decided to share these with you. I really like posting these shots and movies and would love it if you commented on them. The show that we saw last night at Theatre des Bouffes du Nord with Nouvelle Vague was incredible. The venue was incredible and the sound was great, although it was a bit warm in the building for the opening act – it became very comfortable and we had a really great time.
Here is the google map street view of our apartment.
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Wandering the streets came across this cathedral plaza filled with African sculptures – the sculptures and atmostphere mixed well.
I loved how the hand from the sculpture behind was raised above the head
The atmosphere here was silence with watchfulness
Great plaza filled with African Sculptures
Had a great lunch here
Arras Main Square Festival Announces Headliners
The headliners have been announced for this years Arras Main Square Festival in Arras (the “s” is pronounced) , France July 2, 3, 4, 5, 2009. ColdPlay, Placebo, Lenny Kravitz, Moby and Duffy. Tickets go on sale February 5th at 10am. 179km north of Paris, the festival is in it’s fifth year, welcoming the greatest singers from France and from around the world to perform on the Grand Place. Last year Radiohead, The Chemical Brothers, Justice, Sigur Ros and the Kooks performed. The 2000 year old city is the préfecture of the Pas-de-Calais and is the historic center of the Artois region.
Bloc Party US Tour Tickets Go On Sale
January 30, 2009 by durand
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Bloc Party tickets for the US go on sale today. West coast dates begin in April with the opening show at the Paladium. Mr. A. and I saw Bloc Party at the Paladium and it was one of the most exciting shows we have ever seen. We were right at the stage and were totally blown away by the sound and energy of the group and the crowd. I thin we both were exhausted and soaked with sweat by the end of the show. April 15th is the date. Othere cities include March 30 Minneapolis, (First Avenue) with Longwave, New York (Terminal 5) March 24, 25, Mexico City (Alamedia Poniente) April 17, Seattle (Snowbox at the Market) April 24, 25.
Patti Smith and Philip Glass Santa Barbara UCSB
Patti Smith and Philip Glass with Lenny Kaye and Jay Dee Daugherty will be performing an homage to Allen Ginsberg – Footnote to Howl Saturday, February 14, 2009, 8:00 PM, UCSB’s Campbell Hall. This sounds like a incredible opprotunity to see Allen’s poetry given new voice and sound.
Bob Dylan Spring Tour of Europe
Dylan is touring Europe in March and April. I sure wish we could be in Paris on April 7 when he plays at the Palais des Congres. I think that would be a very exciting concert.
Paris June 18, 2008 – July 9, 2008
November 29, 2008 by durand
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This year our trip to Paris was just incredible. We were able to see so many concerts, ride our bikes (two dahons – packed away in their own special suitcases), be with friends Jack and Victoria, marvel at the sites and sounds of the city, eat fabulous food, buy some great clothes, incredible weather, and espeically have time to spend alot of time together walking, riding and just enjoying the whole day and night together for 3 weeks in our favorite apartment building. Here’s some pictures of our adventure this year. Everybody asks why we go back to Paris over and over – and I think the pictures tell the story.
We were able to see so many concerts this year in Europe:
Joseph Arthur – Café de la Danse
The Bravery – La Maroquinerie
Bruce Springsteen – Parc des Prince
Radiohead – Westerpark – Amsterdam
REM – Westerpark – Amsterdam
La Moche – World Premier – Chatelet Theatre
Richie Havens, The Foals – Soidays – Le Bois de Boulogn
Bike riding in Le Bois de Boulogn was incredible especially when we got onto the bike route around the Hippodrom and found ourselves with packs of other bike riders.
We didn’t get to see any of the Tour de France this yet but for what we saw on TV once we got back to the states, but the trip was the very best.
