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Chocolatey Reward

To be frank, being in Madrid for a few days with nothing to do but wander was reward enough for me. But then a friend dragged me into a chocolateria.  I’m […]

Beanie in the Basket

This cute little bear was hanging in a street in Le Panier district of Marseille.  I’m assuming it was a play on words – panier is French for basket. Linked to Odd Ball. […]

Intricate Handiwork

“The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson   Linked to Weekend Travel Inspiration and Reward. Posted by Debbie Smyth, February 2015

From Hotel Fieubet to Ecole Massillon

These red doors and ornate facade on the Quai des Célestins belong to the Hôtel de Fieubet.  The intricate detail is utterly fascinating and the bright doors demand your attention.  There is history […]

Big Ben in Madrid?

In recent months, I have featured a number of beautifully decorated shop door shutters, but I think these doors have to take the award for entrance adornment.  Although Tower Bridge […]

Young Queen Wilhelmina

This large bronze equestrian statue on Rokin Street in Amsterdam shows Queen Wilhelmina as a young queen. It was created by Theresia Reiniera van der Pant (1924 – 2013), a Dutch sculptor, under […]