New Year’s Day falls on January 1st since when?
The answer: January 1st, 1753. If you live in America or in any other country then part of the British Empire, 1753 was the first year where January 1st was celebrated as the first day of a new calendar year. The Calendar Act of 1751 was the British law which set 1752 as the…
Luncheon inspired by Tender is the Night
Luncheon inspired by Tender is the Night: F. Scott Fitzgerald was my favorite author in high school. His novels, as well as his short stories, took me to romantic places and introduced me to fascinating characters. I lived vicariously through Fitzgerald and knew that I absolutely wanted to visit the hotel described in the first…
Nice France ~ The Niceties of Nice France !
Tout simplement, Nice France exceeded our expectations. We recommend it without reservation to anybody looking for a home base from which to visit France’s renowned Cote d’Azur, aka the French Riviera, or simply as a perfect beachside vacation on its own. Why? In essence, because of the quality and diversity of the facilities of the…
Flower market, the port and the sea in Nice, France
Flower Market Nice France Flower Market, the port and the sea in Nice France! Read our previous posting : “La Colombe d’Or – Luncheon in the shadow of artists” Main events of the day *Visited the Marche aux Fleurs (Flower Market) at Cours Saleya in Nice and enjoyed some socca, a local food specialty. *Ate…
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