tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post4192056828959487699..comments2023-10-30T12:34:33.488-03:00Comments on Paris and Beyond: Carrousel - Place des AbbessesGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-30300834327183583322011-08-29T09:29:34.622-03:002011-08-29T09:29:34.622-03:00This one is a bit too contemporary for me. I ador...This one is a bit too contemporary for me. I adore carousels and much prefer the traditional, highly carved pieces. This young man certainly must have had a grand time, tho.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223040482420514208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-5388413954107265962011-08-29T05:59:08.715-03:002011-08-29T05:59:08.715-03:00Hi Genie, Nice shot, good shot of the boy concentr...Hi Genie, Nice shot, good shot of the boy concentrating and lots of lovely colour! Have a good week!Gringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443691428918823711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-71920017280424887732011-08-28T12:41:36.487-03:002011-08-28T12:41:36.487-03:00Still cute! And he seems to be enjoying it. :)Still cute! And he seems to be enjoying it. :)Halcyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-81673153014178583432011-08-28T02:08:07.377-03:002011-08-28T02:08:07.377-03:00It's not my favorite one either but it's a...It's not my favorite one either but it's a great shot!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938841714182436845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-84982835153076324002011-08-28T00:13:56.278-03:002011-08-28T00:13:56.278-03:00I know what you mean. I sometimes expect everythin...I know what you mean. I sometimes expect everything in our beautiful Paris to be old worldy and somehow the modern, such as this doesn't fit - I am sure it is joy for the children. xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-87500750045527753572011-08-27T23:51:26.110-03:002011-08-27T23:51:26.110-03:00Bibi, I have walked those circular steps many time...Bibi, I have walked those circular steps many times and have photos from my first visit. The last time in Paris, the graffiti had all but destroyed the exquisite murals.<br /><br />I am glad to see the abundance of carrousels in Paris and I have two favorites (or three). Dodo Manège in Jardin des Plantes, the wedding-cake carrousel in Tuileries, and the double decker in front of Hôtel de Ville.<br /><br />Today, I am working "beyond" and tomorrow the big bird flies me home.<br /><br />Bises,<br />GenieGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-61413766811207565172011-08-27T18:47:07.542-03:002011-08-27T18:47:07.542-03:00To be a motordevil must be great for a child, it i...To be a motordevil must be great for a child, it is more exciting than a horse I think...biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-32903964575517047272011-08-27T17:38:55.574-03:002011-08-27T17:38:55.574-03:00Nor mine (fave, that is), I admit, but I love the ...Nor mine (fave, that is), I admit, but I love the photo you captured here. I see motocross in someone's future. Or not—they probably don't do a lot of that in Paris. :~}Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-83773574482248522632011-08-27T15:53:40.056-03:002011-08-27T15:53:40.056-03:00V - isn't funny how the French seem to love Am...V - isn't funny how the French seem to love American music, just as we love French music. I just didn't know that they had discovered country music ;) I've heard lots of Louis Armstrong and other classics in various restaurants.<br /><br />G- I prefer the old fashioned carrousels as well.Harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03626044577092153571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-80457477929021366862011-08-27T15:02:36.062-03:002011-08-27T15:02:36.062-03:00I am totally transported to the feeling that kid i...I am totally transported to the feeling that kid is enjoying.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-75774218624254278152011-08-27T13:35:08.951-03:002011-08-27T13:35:08.951-03:00It is probably fun for the kids, but I am old-fash...It is probably fun for the kids, but I am old-fashioned. Give me one with horses and chariots any day.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-6344433183238325192011-08-27T12:51:58.964-03:002011-08-27T12:51:58.964-03:00A big moto :)
Nice catchA big moto :)<br />Nice catchFábio Martinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709904429407175864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-89244753837345036352011-08-27T10:17:31.058-03:002011-08-27T10:17:31.058-03:00I saw one like this at a brocante in the French co...I saw one like this at a brocante in the French countryside and it had Amercian country music blaring! <br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-70139875875364243562011-08-27T10:16:34.829-03:002011-08-27T10:16:34.829-03:00Not the Dodo Manège but cute just the same!
VNot the Dodo Manège but cute just the same!<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-9759571496157060692011-08-27T09:50:04.448-03:002011-08-27T09:50:04.448-03:00Super fun! :)
I love riding carousels--and I don&...Super fun! :)<br /><br />I love riding carousels--and I don't care if they're just for children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-30835349709897316662011-08-27T09:17:23.624-03:002011-08-27T09:17:23.624-03:00Nice and tender photo, Genie. Let me guess what is...Nice and tender photo, Genie. Let me guess what is your favorit caroussel... In front of the Hôtel de Ville? Under the stairs leading to Sacré Coeur? :-)<br />Have a nice weekend<br />Hana de PragueHana de Praguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794705071960924400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-71639635480680954482011-08-27T08:14:08.079-03:002011-08-27T08:14:08.079-03:00Nice capture Genie. Boys seem to be attracted to S...Nice capture Genie. Boys seem to be attracted to Spider-Man.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08408980791673021797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-318462436671267832011-08-27T07:55:26.888-03:002011-08-27T07:55:26.888-03:00Oh, to be young again! Much as I prefer traditiona...Oh, to be young again! Much as I prefer traditional carousels this guy looks like he's having a blast.divehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938980502783421961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-49343876255815131082011-08-27T06:18:13.495-03:002011-08-27T06:18:13.495-03:00Oh but you can see by his face that it might be hi...Oh but you can see by his face that it might be his favourite carrousel Genie, what great rides for children!That 'spidey man' ride is super cool!!PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-50424537848695023082011-08-27T06:10:45.983-03:002011-08-27T06:10:45.983-03:00Maybe not your favorite, but fun. I love the metro...Maybe not your favorite, but fun. I love the metro station Abbesses. I'm sure you have walked up its stairs...? Artwork...?Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241553607254199559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-28995958385633540482011-08-27T05:24:39.725-03:002011-08-27T05:24:39.725-03:00I can't imagine what this tiny child is thinki...I can't imagine what this tiny child is thinking,but it appears he is likes the paint surface.<br /><br />Happy weekend!<br />RubyForest Dream Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392409469020504212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-21443780277481829952011-08-27T04:49:22.357-03:002011-08-27T04:49:22.357-03:00Great image Genie Spiderman was a favourite for me...Great image Genie Spiderman was a favourite for me when I was a Kid........long time ago.......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326013158100328181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-6667464310359101062011-08-27T04:14:25.910-03:002011-08-27T04:14:25.910-03:00Don't you just love how these cute carrousels ...Don't you just love how these cute carrousels pop up all over Paris, in famous and not so well-known neighborhoods? Love how little kids enjoy them on the way home after school, their "goûter" (late afternoon snack) in hand. This beats driving straight home in a car, as my son and I do here every day. Veronique aka French Girl in SeattleFrench Girl in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14347995356689205203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-53328123538245152162011-08-27T03:33:19.069-03:002011-08-27T03:33:19.069-03:00Oh, I'd never have picked this as a Parisian c...Oh, I'd never have picked this as a Parisian carrousel. But I understand the kids thinking it's pretty schmick! A fun scene, Genie. Bon weekend et bises...Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-86460466277891709272011-08-27T03:02:03.129-03:002011-08-27T03:02:03.129-03:00That is so adorable.That is so adorable.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.com