Thursday, November 15, 2012

Métropolitain, la fenêtre, et le Vélib



Rouge times two


Safety in the streets of Paris suggests that one ring the little bell 
and then pull over to the curb.  
One can take photos while riding a Vélib, 
but coming to a complete stop is best.

...and I did

There is more to this story, bien sûr

brrring, brrring!



112, boulevard Raspail
75006, Paris
Métro Notre-Dame des Champs

Le Beaujolais nouveau arrive!

Just look at this lovely ink and watercolor
by dear friend Shell Sherree here!

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17 comments:

  1. KristieNovember 15, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    And off you go...Pretty photo, Genie. I love the rouge sign and fleurs. Nice pops of color!

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  2. Jane and Lance HattattNovember 15, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Hello Genie:
    The red is so very striking and such fun - we love it all.

    Very shortly we are leaving for a wet and watery Venice and will, as a result, be 'off air' for a week or so. We shall much look forward to catching up on our return.

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  3. VreniNovember 15, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    That´s so Paris!! I´m glad that you enjoyed riding a Vélib!

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  4. PatNovember 15, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    So, no 'drive-by' shootings for you! You're wise to pull over when using a Vélib.

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  5. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerNovember 15, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Love the flowers in the window!

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  6. Janey and Co.November 15, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    I am so proud of you! Riding one...or being brave enough to do so is on my bucket list!

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  7. Shell SherreeNovember 15, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Good for you, Genie! And this is a beauty ~ worth ringing the bell and then some.

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  8. PeterParisNovember 15, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    A third "rouge" with the Beaujolais nouveau!

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  9. JoeNovember 15, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    One of the best ways to see Paris is on a Velib, another is to visit Genie's blog.

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  10. StarmanNovember 15, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Trying to shoot a photo while riding a bike is a bit like trying to text while driving a car....both can get you killed.

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  11. MaryNovember 15, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Breathtaking red and magnificent windows. Those two things seem to be never ending in Paris, and that is a good thing!

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  12. Genie -- Paris and BeyondNovember 16, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    Peter, I hope that you enjoyed a glass today. Holly called to tell me that they were having a glass this evening.

    Jane and Lance, I do hope that you will take your waders to Venice as it is reportedly quite deep in water.

    Starman, yes, I know. We were very careful as I did not want to test the French healthcare system while I was visiting.

    Bibi, that is something that I would have dared years ago. In my mature wisdom, it seemed prudent to stop the bike before shooting. (and pull out of the way of traffic - hah!)

    Vreni, you were one who encouraged me.

    To all, I will have a post about riding the Vélibs in Paris with a photo or two.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  13. VirginiaNovember 16, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Shell is such a talent and a dear friend as well. Love the plus rouge today. ( I'm certain that's wrong.)
    V

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  14. Tanya BreeseNovember 16, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    i love this :)

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  15. AlexaNovember 16, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Missed this yesterday—but now I get to see it in duplicate. Shell has done this terrific photo proud, n'est-ce pas? Thought it wasn't possible for us Yanks to use the Velibs (something about American credit cards), but if you did ... yay! Next time for sure . . .

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  16. NatNovember 16, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Gorgeous photo Genie, and I love Shell Sherree's illustration :-)

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  17. VPNovember 17, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    A lovely idea for a photo... I have never tried a vélib!

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Merci for your comments!