Monday, August 15, 2011

French impressions 2011

Now that we have been back for a week, it is a jarring re-entry experience. The weather, the topography, the people, the food, all so different.

Trying to contemplate fleeting impressions of the summer:

The dog difference - so many breeds but no pitbulls which are such an epidemic in the US.

Graffiti in England (and French) saying tourists go home, and other political messages. Not artistic, not a tagging statement.

Hitchhiking returned - lots of young people hitchhiking near tollbooths on the auto routes, college-aged, happy and trusting. not something you see much in the US these days. too dangerous.

Obama Disco - outside Lyon. The French take their Obama-love, to a new level with this spot seen from the auto route.


Overall, peace, beauty, all senses employed and enjoyed. Can't wait to return. Only 10 months but who's counting.

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