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Friday, January 13, 2012

PARIS 8.

PREFERRED MODE OF TRANSPORTATION 

HEADING HOME FROM THE MARKET ON NARROW STREETS





CRITICAL SAFETY GEAR - YAKKAY HELMET!

One of the most surprising revelations about Paris transportation, is that a bicycle makes all the difference! It is efficiency, exercise, and enjoyment all at once. The Velib bicycle rental system, though I encountered a few occasional glitches (stories for another day), is the best thing since unsliced baguettes. Stations located throughout the city make it possible to jump on a bike, ride to another station, and leave the bike while strolling through Place de Vosges or getting groceries. When finished, walk to the nearest location, (usually less than three blocks away), throw your picnic supplies in the basket and pick up another to ride home. Total cost per year? about $45.00!(That is, if you keep each jaunt to under 30 minutes - usually easily done.)
Bike-sharing systems such as Velib in Paris exist in major cities worldwide and 2012 is expected to see much expansion in North America. Good news for sustainable transportation!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

PARIS 7.

TROIS MAISONS: 3eme



VIEW FROM ABOVE RUE DES FRANCS BOURGEOIS



Paris is a big city comprised of what often feels like a collection of small villages. Neighborhoods abound with narrow passageways, colliding gables, warm light spilling out of thousands of windows across the street and far into the distance. Observing everyday life from above is a compelling experience. If only it could also be an occupation…

Happy 2012




OUR HAPPY + HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2012 WISH CARD AND PREVIEW OF PHOTOS TO COME