The fish this fisherman could catch is not safe to eat. Taranto is the most polluted city in western Europe because of industry poisons that spread over its territory. In addition, the Municipality was declared bankrupt in 2005. The baroque mansions are in poor conditions and the whole atmosphere is a bit depressing. May 2012.…
Agistri island is a small and pleasant island close to Athens. The waiter is hanging octopus in front of the taverna to make them dry. June 2011. L’île d’Agistri est une petite île agréable proche d’Athènes. Le serveur pend des pieuvres devant la taverne pour les faire sécher. Juin 2011
There is something magical about Venice in the winter. Mist makes all the buildings mysterious. You almost forget the tourist crowds. November 2001. Il y a quelque chose de magique à Venise en hiver. La brume rend les bâtiments mystérieux. On oublie presque les foules de touristes. Novembre 2001.
The big changing of the guards takes place on Sunday mornings at 11:00am on Syntagma place. The Greek uniforms are rather unique. June 2011. La grande relève de la garde a lieu les dimanches matin à 11 heures, place Syntagma. Les uniformes grecs sont assez uniques. Juin 2011.
On that day, there was an intense military activity in Sofia. The city center was closed to traffic due to the visit of Vladimir Putin who was there to sign a Gazprom contract. April 2009. Ce jour-là, il y avait une intense activité militaire à Sofia. Le centre-ville était fermé à la circulation en raison…
The Olavinlinna fortress in Savonlinna was founded in the 15th century on the banks of a very beautiful lake. The castle now hosts the annual Savonlinna Opera Festival. Volunteers from the region, in their local costume, are there to greet the guests. I have special memories about this location. July 2006. La forteresse d’Olavinlinna à…
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