Nice to La Spezia by train.

How do you find the Germans and the Americans on the train? Remain quiet and listen...

Why is it that when outside of their own countries,  the German and the American just have to be heard? A strange feeling of superiority? The rest of the world doesn't exist? And more strangely, what makes them think that the rest of the world really wants to hear them at their loudest anyway.

Paris Day One.

17 ks walk,  visited the Louvre and Notre Dame.  Shared it with half of Europe plus more.  Beautiful weather for walking.

First impression of the Louvre,  willies,  willies and more willies.

First impression of Notre Dame,  gargoyles that would scare even the most devoted congregation to convert to Islam...

Paris wanderings

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What happened to all the Fiat Bambinas? They grew... Paris 2013

They have grown over the years..

Eurostar..

The Eurostar, a real threat to commuter aviation. This thing is faster than a small turboprop.

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HARLINGTON

Good lord, England without all is glory.  Dog poo and rubbish...

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