Menton, France ~ The birth of the French Riviera
Menton, often called “the pearl of France” and historically famous for its lemons, is situated at the far eastern end of the French Riviera, right on the border with Italy (those clouds you see on the photo are on the Italian side of the border; the sky in France is still cloudless). It enjoys the…
Angola, Wealth, Poverty, and a King!
Angola. Read our previous country posting: “Andorra, a monarchy with two kings!” COUNTRY ROLL No 5 : Angola, in Southern Africa : Wealth, Poverty, and King Dianhenga Aspirante Mjinji Kulaxingo! Photo @Axoos93 Read our related posting: “Best of Angola and Barbuda food : Moamba de Galinha!” Read our next country posting: “Antigua and…
Wreck Beach in Vancouver … a nude beach for an even tan !
Wreck Beach in Vancouver … a nude beach for an even tan ! Our guide referred to Wreck Beach as a “clothing optional” beach. Perhaps it sounds better than nude, topless, naturist, or some other term. In any case, Wreck Beach, at 4.5 miles long, is the biggest “clothing optional” beach in North America and…
Public transport in France, a marvel!
Public Transport in France, a marvel! Read our previous posting “Sarkozy at La Petite Maison” As I am planning our movements around the French Riviera, I keep being impressed by French public transport, whether bus or train. We have come to know and like the high speed TGV train service between Paris and the rest of…