28 July 2013

Lotus Land


The lotus has to be one of the most beautiful of flowers. 

Here it is in the Japanese garden and in all its stages of life:  the bud, the flower, and the beautiful seed pod emerging from the dead blossom.



27 July 2013

26 July 2013

Summer berries


Beausoleil market:

Summer berries - the strawberries were further along the stall ...

25 July 2013

Rookie of the Year ...


Rookie of the Year ... in Beausoleil.

24 July 2013

Courgettes as far as the eye can see ....


Courgettes (zucchini), with or without their flowers, for sale in Beausoleil's market. This sort are called 'trompette.' 

23 July 2013

Don't!


There's an awful lot of things you CAN'T do on Larvotto Beach - so whilst you are not doing them, watch out for the sea urchins! Ouch!

22 July 2013

Japanese Garden - Walk with Me ...


A pretty walk-way in the Japanese Garden on Avenue Princesse Grace.

21 July 2013

Miami Plage - Piquant Oil


If you've ordered a pizza you'll need a bottle of piquant oil on the table.

It's good on lots of things - goats' cheese for instance. Yummy ... or Miam Miam as the French say.

20 July 2013

Miami Plage


Miami Plage, Larvotto Beach 

Goodness! How many glasses does that waiter have in his arms?

19 July 2013

The Japanese Garden


Cloud sits on the hills, it's hot and humid.  So a great place to cool down is in the peace  and tranquility of the beautiful Japanese gardens on Avenue Princesse Grace.

18 July 2013

Larvotto Beach - Raked


The beach is raked early every morning ready for the day's influx of bathers and sun-worshippers.

17 July 2013

Larvotto Beach before the crowds ...


Early yesterday morning on Larvotto Beach.  The loungers haven't yet been tidied, the parasols haven't been put up ... they soon will be though.

16 July 2013

Different Directions


'Life is not a one-way street. You can go in different directions, but be prepared for those people who act like they own the road.' 

~ Unknown

15 July 2013

Marble and Monte Carlo people ...


We're back in Monaco today at the coffee/lunch place on the lowest level of the Metropole centre.

The mixture of marble floors, elegant staircases and Monte Carlo people is always fascinating.

Note: I took these photos at the beginning of June when it was chilly here - hence the clothes.

14 July 2013

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - Soap


Market in Beaulieu

Look at all the wonderful choices you have if you simply want to buy a bar of soap.

13 July 2013

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - Spice


Indian spices for sale in Beaulieu's market seem appropriate to show you today as last night, Gorbio (the medieval village near Menton) was 'in Fete' to celebrate the opening of a major exhibition of Indian art 'The Year of India.'

Click on Menton Daily Photo to see the stunningly beautiful and expressive dancer of Bharatanatyam classical Indian dance,  Jessie Veeratapillay.








12 July 2013

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - the Olive Oil Jar


A beautiful old olive oil jar sleeps next to an olive tree near to the port of Beaulieu.

11 July 2013

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - Heart for Sale


Hearts for sale in Beaulieu's Saturday market.

10 July 2013

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - the Old Mail Box


It's great to see they are still using the old mail boxes in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. This one is tucked into a niche in a wall, not far from the port.

09 July 2013

Beaulieu-sur-Mer - Divers


A dinghy in the harbour of Beaulieu-sur-Mer.  Looks like these guys are pretty serious about it all - off to dive I'd imagine ... or perhaps to work on a project in the harbour?
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