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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 25
I attended the opening of the new Adolfo Dominguez superstore the other night, drinking Champagne and hobnobbing with the international well-heeled crowd, who were speaking Spanish, French, and English. Dominguez is one of Spain
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 12
Wild horses on the moors at Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Sheep also roam freely here.
Today I took my daughter Jordana to the airport. We’ve had such a wonderful two-plus weeks, it was hard to say goodbye. And there were a few frantic moments when both of us thought we missed that opportunity, due to security measures preventing ticketed passengers from exiting into the terminal. Eventually we met at passport control. As usual, I couldn’t suppress a few tears.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 12
It’s Time to go Hat Shopping!!
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is coming up on October 6th and 7th at the Hippodrome de Longchamp in the Bois de Boulogne, and I wouldn’t be caught dead in last years’ chapeau! Oh! First, I should mention that horse racing aficionados travel from all over the world for this race- one which showcases the best thoroughbreds in the world. It’s followed by over 55,000 spectators and 1 billion television viewers in nearly 200 countries! It’s a very, VERY big deal on the horse-racing circuit.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 9
By: John Simmons
“Maui No Ka Oi”, translates quite simply to Maui is the Best! And if you’ve ever traveled to the Hawaiian Islands, you know exactly why this catch phrase is so popular- because Maui, also known as the “Magic Isle”, is filled to the brim with art, culture, and enough history to sink a whaling boat.
The island of Maui is the second most popular tourist destination in this south pacific island chain. Nearly 120,000 people call this 727 sq. mile isle their home, while pineapple and sugarcane are still their key exports. 2.5 million visitors each year travel to the golden-white sand beaches, mile-high mountain peaks and scores of breathtaking, natural waterfalls, all creating an ideal backdrop to the most relaxing vacation of your life.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 8
Allez les bleus! The 2007 Rugby World Cup has begun, with France in a shocking 17-12 loss to Argentina at Stade de France, Paris. Meanwhile, the usual tourist souvenir choices have diversified to include World Cup merchandise. Photo of sporting gear for sale today on rue de Rivoli.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 7
Allez les bleus! The 2007 Rugby World Cup has begun, with France playing Argentina at Stade de France, Paris. Meanwhile, the usual tourist souvenir choices have diversified to include World Cup merchandise. Photo of sporting gear for sale today on rue de Rivoli.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 6
While the fashionistas of Paris ramp up for fall Fashion Week, the rest of us ladies have one burning question: how to sport around town by bike and still look chic?
Now that the V?lib bike rental program is such a smashing success, V?lib fashion is next to follow… we hope. There’s a little issue of rain in Paris. Intermittent rain, of course, so you never quite know when you’ll need protective outerwear. That collapsible umbrella I always carry just doesn’t do it while steering my bike through Paris traffic. In the Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Charles H. Russo on Sep 4
Stanley Greene is one of the craziest people I know. He’s usually all in black leather in the dead of summer, toting a kilo of jewelry, sporting strange hats or a newly razed and shiny head and is often just off the plane after a month photographing a war zone. (Photo
posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 21
Mother England.
There’s no place like home.
I am always at a loss for an answer when people ask me where I am from. In 30+ years I have moved house 30+ times, so you can appreciate my confusion. I have lived in Cardiff, capital of Wales, for the past few years, but I am (very) English.
I thank Wales daily for her hospitality. She provides a kind of safe comfort, like that of an over-stuffed chintz armchair in the parlour of an affectionate great-auntie; the sort of great-auntie who pinches your cheeks and plies you with cake. However, despite England’s dubious history, England is my mother and therefore has my heart.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 12
When I visited Key West, Florida, I was puzzled by their reference to themselves as The Conch Republic. So, I did a little research and thought I’d pass the amusing story behind this designation along.
In order to try to stem the flow of illegal aliens through the Keys to the mainland, the US Border Patrol set up a blockade of the Keys in 1982. This angered the free thinking populace into seceding from the Union.
After one minute of independence, the new Conch Republic surrendered to the US and demanded reparations. Keys residents consider themselves to have dual citizenship. The Republic has a flag, issues its own passports and heartily celebrates its independence each year.