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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 31
Today is World Blog Day and I’m thrilled that Rosa of Las Cosas de Rosa in Venezuela has named my blog as one of her top five interesting blogs. In turn, I’m to name five blogs that I recommend. In no particular order they are
Caty of Cronicas de la Rochelle (France)
Ali of Austin to Africa, Brasil to the Bay (Mozambique)
Gillian of Indigo Blue (Canada)
Mauricio of El Collage (Brasil)
Britt-Arnhild of Britt-Arnhild’s House in the Woods (Norway)
posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 31
A family of foreign tourists stands near a man sleeping on the sidewalk in Paris.
A crippled woman who ekes out a meager subsistence by begging money from passersby.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 31
The weather has been more clement this last week, and a couple days ago I went to visit this lovely castle, near Lisieux where I had been before, but without a camera.
A small XV-XVI century castle with a moat
A beautiful place, complete with a small park
posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 31
If you are going to learn to windsurf, you may as well learn from the best, and the best in Argentina resides in Puerto Madryn.
Once upon a time there was a Puerto Madryn native who traveled the world windsurfing. He represented Argentina in professional competitions all around the world. Eventually his professional career ended, but his passion for the sport would not fade away. So he decided to open an outdoor adventure shop along the beaches of Puerto Madryn where he could share his knowledge and skills with others.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
Who is this lovely couple, you might ask? It’s Nancy and Joe Sotham from Canada.; how they came to be in our apartment is a serendipitous tale.
It all started when a Canadian woman named Melissa Geddes stumbled upon my blog. Melissa, who lives in a small town near Vancouver, sent email saying she was going to tell her friends about Paris Parfait.
During the course of the Postcard Project, I was contacted by another reader, Colleen Moberg, also Canadian. At some point, a third reader - Nancy Sotham - emailed, saying she enjoyed my blog and asked to be included in the Postcard Project. Nancy later wrote again, saying and she and her husband were bringing their children to France for six weeks this summer and hoped we might meet. I responded, suggesting we have lunch.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
I hadn’t planned on doing another French wedding theme so soon, but this one practically jumped into my lap! It’s a cubism themed wedding, based on Nude in an Armchair by Pablo Picasso.
The Dress: Wait for it…..wait for it…..ka-BAM! Doesn’t this Samourai 1947 dress by Christian Dior look just like the Picasso painting come to life?? It’s just SO over the top!
posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
The parties and the luxury of Marbella were reference points securing her international tourist acknowledgement and prestige, quite difficult to reach by others. It seems that it was not enough. The attraction toward Marbella was too strong to call a halt to this in the middle of her climax. Speculation with this small piece of land went on and on, aiming to create a little sunny paradise full of luxury and yachts.
A few days ago, this area of 116.3 square kilometres was finally unable to endure the volume reached by terrible negotiations, corruption shooting at different sides and being supported by the main point of Marbella: her Town Council. With 23 people under arrest and over 2,400 million euros in assets seized thanks to the ‘Malaya Operation’, Marbella has exploded like a ball of those she dropped from the light aircrafts onto the beaches in her glorious days.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
Over four million tourists of varying nationalities invade the city?s streets each year, seeking something more than just sun and sea. German, Swedes, English, French and especially Spanish visitors choose Benidorm as their holiday destination year after year, with the result that this once-tiny fishing village has become a world leader in attracting tourists.
Intelligent destination
If anything characterises Benidorm?s landscape, it would be the many skyscrapers dominating its skyline. Loved and hated in equal measure, these concrete giants are responsible for the city?s success. Reaching to impossible heights, these buildings guarantee sun and seaviews for all, more apartments in less ground space and more architectural options. Their presence has even made Benidorm a reference point for the construction and property sectors.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
Murcia is a region that brings together beaches, good weather, excellent gastronomy, health and monuments. Everything is there so that visitors can enjoy a region located in the south east of Spain and situated in the Mediterranean Arch. Murcia lies on the south eastern side of the Iberian peninsula, it covers a territory of 11,317 km2 and its coastline stretches to over 170 km, where small beaches alternate with rocky coves and steep cliffs. La Manga is worth mentioning as it is a curved coastline that closes the Mar Menor lagoon and separates it from the Mediterranean Sea, which is only linked by canals. You can find beaches with rough sea and coves with pleasant and calm waters anywhere along the coastline of Murcia. Dunes, beaches, salt marshes… there are areas on the strip of the coastline, many of them belong to the network of Protected Natural Areas of the region. One must mention the Mar Menor in Murcia, which covers 180 km2. It is the largest salt lagoon in Europe and is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a narrow strip of sand measuring 22 km long and between 100 and 800 metres wide, called La Manga del Mar Menor.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 30
It is now possible to review the evolution of beer in Spain in the first museum dedicated to this beverage in Madrid.The new Spanish Beer Museum is already a reality in the restaurant ?La Fabrica? in Madrid. Those who feel curious about finding out more details regarding this drink can go to 21 G?nova Street and contemplate an exhibition of historical objects related to this refreshing beverage. Needless to say, national products take up all the attention. This is the case of the first Mahou advertising poster, which dates form 1800, or the collection of Spanish bottles, a kind of retrospective from the 19th century.
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