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.
Pejibaye is one of Costa Rica’s most unusual treats. Pejibayes grow in clusters on palm trees. You see them sold on San Jose streets year a round. August 2012. Le péjibaye est un des fruits les plus étonnants du Costa Rica. Les péjibayes poussent en grappes sur les palmiers. On les trouve en vente tout…
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…
Teotihuacan was a pre-Columbian city located 30 miles northeast of Mexico City. It was established around 100 BC. Tourists enjoy climbing to the summit of the Sun Pyramid, the highest pyramid on the site. August 2007. Teotihuacan était une ville précolombienne située à 48 km au nord-est de Mexico. Elle a été construite dès l’an…
Montpelier is the state capital of Vermont. With less than 10,000 inhabitants, it is the smallest state capital in the US. It has a very provincial flavor. July 2009. Montpelier est la capitale de l’état du Vermont. Avec moins de 10.000 habitants, c’est la plus petite capitale d’état aux Etats-Unis. Elle a un parfum très…
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…
