More me andering

[mossie]

Let me inflict some more odd photos on you.

I must always visit the parc des Buttes Chaumont





This plane tree was planted when the parc was laid out in the early 1860's after the desolate quarry had been incorporated into the new 19e Arrondissement as part of the destruction of turbulent Belleville.
At 0ver 20 ft circumference it is one of the largest.



The parc always seems to have joggers no matter what time of day. This lady is one of many such demonstrating why Parisiennes can eat and stay slim.



It is also a great pick up area



And also doubles as a beach



With this lovely view point



From where one gets a different view of Sacre Coeur



The parc is only a short walk up Av Laumiere from my hotel, the red awning is on the restaurant while the hotel occupies the floors above.



I also had my customary browse along the Puces de Vanves and spotted this bright Vespa



On the way back I visited the parc Montsouris



and checked out another section of the Petite Ceinture railway which encircled Paris in the 1800's



The to Port Royal to take this vista which I had spotted from the bus on a previous visit.



I must include some people. Parisians do not appear to have much respect for their politicians Please do not attempt to translate ;D ;D





To round it all off, some real beauty



I hope to be able to return at the end of Sept when the artists of Menilmomtant hold their Portes Ouvertes www.ateliersdemenilmontant.org/adm/portes_ouvertes/portes_ouvertes.htm

Hope I can make it.

To those who have been so kind as to ask after my wife. I'm afraid the news is not good, she is still in hospital and looks a poor old thing now. Life and too many previous hospital visits is taking its toll.

[Happygoin]

Mossie, we never tire of yours (or anyone else's) photos of Paris. You should know that by now

I'm sorry about your wife. It's never easy...

[jo]

Sorry to hear about your wife Mossie. Thanks for sharing with us, even during this difficult time in your life. We all appreciate it.

Jo

[Jody]

Great pictures Mossie. I relly need to make it to the Parc someday soon before my feet completely give up!

Sorry the news about your wife isn't more encouraging so stay well yourself and take it easy!

[cybee]

Ah, the Buttes Chaumant.....thanks for all those photos! When I was there in June of 2009 (think you were in Paris then too...) , we stayed the last night after returning from Belfort at a budget hotel (relatively near the park) that loaned out bikes to its customers. I was there with my two youngest children and we had arrived early evening, but we were determined to make use of the bikes before dark (which was fast approaching)! So we hopped on our bikes and zipped off. I figured out the most dangerous (not on purpose) way to the park (certainly not on any nice bike path) and then....we zoomed our bikes into the parks just as the whistle was being blown indicating that the park was closing! We felt quite the violators and the actual target of said angry whistle as we biked wild eyed and in high speed through the park....for a v. quick look/see....so we were not able to explore the wonderful view nor the mysterious little building set up high ...sigh...my daughter had made a point of wanting see that but alas, we were too late for any dignified exploration......anyway..nice to see the park in a more relaxed manner via your photos!
My best to your wife.

[janetnj]

I stayed at le Laumiere last May. Loved seeing the picture of it.

I'm sorry your wife isn't doing well - I hope you find this forum to be a source of support.

[mez]

Just lovely, Mossie.

I too would like to visit the park soon. So many OPFers have kindly shared their photos and every time I see them I want to go and see for myself. I love your "pick up" photo.

I am sorry to hear the news about your wife.

[Anne]

I am sorry to hear about your wife Mossie. Sending you bisous and hugs accross the Pond

[Belladonna]

Wonderful report as always Mossie, thanks so much.
All the best to your wife,
take good care.

Great story Cybee!

[PariS]

I always love your reports, Mossie--thanks! Best wishes to your wife from me, too. I hope her condition improves greatly!

[Megan]

Mossie so sorry to hear your wife is not well . My thoughts are with you from way Down Under x

[denise]

:)Lovely report Mossie. Brings back nice memories of my first nervous solo trip when I stayed at Le Laumiere. Great little hotel.

Buttes Chamont is one of my favourite parks in Paris, off the tourist trail although it is not difficult to reach by metro 7b or 5 and buses 40, 60 and 26.

My best wishes for your wife.

Love Denise

[Shoesy]

Your photos show that there's a lot more to Paris than the places I've visited. I will definitely return, though it won't be in the near future.

[geordy]

Also sorry to hear about the Missus....glad you have Paris...and us 8-)to buoy you up from time to time.

Great photos..and comments ..as usual!

[mossie]

Thanks everyone for your good wishes. This forum is a great support.

Denise, I'm pleased to think that my prompting pushed you into going solo, it is by far the best way to conduct an affair.

[georgeleitch]

As always a wonderful report.
Sorry to hear that your wife isn't well. All the best to you both.

[afds]

Sorry to read about your wife. I hope she's better.

I must say the graffiti on the election posters is very mild compared to what gets written in Italy
"Le changement c'est maintenant" - it's time for Hollande to start making that change.

[denise]

May 6, 2012 15:23:20 GMT -5 mossie said:

Denise, I'm pleased to think that my prompting pushed you into going solo, it is by far the best way to conduct an affair.

;)SSh Mossie!! My daughter already is convinced I have a lover in Paris.....she doesn't realise that Paris IS the lover!

love Denise from Bolton

[sistereurope]

wonderful report Mossie! Best wishes to your wife...

[travelluver]

Lovely report, Mossie! Keeping your wife in my prayers -