Spring in(to) France...

I've spent the last three weeks in France, mostly acting as coordinator for the photography workshops in Nice and Paris.   When we arrived in Nice, the Niçois were determinedly dining outdoors under the electric heaters, wrapped in their scarves and parkas.  (We thought the weather was fine,  but then, we’re northerners.)  Even sitting on the beach, there was something in the way they dressed that said it was still winter.

 

But in Paris the March heat wave caused spring to burst out early.  The chestnut leaves unfurled, the willows greened and by the time we left, the Luxembourg gardens were flowering, with tulips, cafés and crowds.   Vive le printemps!

 Our last week in France was spent in Montmartre, where we explored for the first time the advantages of the city bus system, rather than just relying on the old familiar metro.   It's slower, that's true, but it's a whole different point of view above ground.   Details to follow.