We were headed for Basque country. The region has its own language and operates much like an independent country located within two countries. Half is in France (Pays basque français), the other half is in Spain (País Vasco). Our vacation started in Spain (which I love so much that my upcoming novel is titled, "Flamenco & the… Continue reading Pretty Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France by da-AL→
After a weekend in Barcelona, my husband and I rented a car. I love Spain (hence, my upcoming novel is called, "Flamenco & the Sitting Cat") so we had much to admire along the way to French Basque country. We stopped for lunch in Spain's lovely city of Huesca. Their beautiful cathedral is in the historic… Continue reading Wonderful Huesca, Spain by da-AL→
Is New Year's when you resolve to improve your life? A life and career coach, as well as a blogger, Julie Morris recommends we start this very minute... We all want to be happier, smarter, healthier… better, right? Well, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a little self-improvement. But there’s no rule out there that says… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “A Wish List for a Better Life,” in Julie Morris’ exact words→
Paris. 
Sunday breakfast in the Jardin des Tuileries. 
The west façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Wonky composite of twelve photographs. 
Notre-Dame Cathedral. Detail 01, west façade. 
Notre-Dame Cathedral. Detail 02, west façade. 
Notre-Dame Cathedral. Detail 03, north façade. 
Notre-Dame Cathedral. Interior. 
Notre-Dame Cathedral. North façade Rose Window. 
Looking south from Montmartre. 
Detail. 
Montmartre street. 
Pont de l’Archevêché. 
Louvre approach through the Passage Richelieu. 
“Was it busy?”… “Yeah, quite busy.” 
Jardin des Tuileries. 
Chair. Terrasse du Bord de l’Eau. 
Musée d’Orsay. 
Poster. 
Pompidou Centre / Rue du Renard. 
Pompidou Centre / Place Georges Pompidou. 
Wall / Art. 
Love / Heart. 
Arc de Triomphe 01. 
Arc de Triomphe 02. 
Avenue des Champs-Élysées. 
Avenue d’Iéna. 
Rue de Buenos Ayres. 
Tour Eiffel 01. 
Tour Eiffel 02. 
River Seine / from the Tour Eiffel. 
