Lots of Little Panda-Bears

For those who already can see the Spring arrive with pink blossoms: It’s still Winter here. Mothers still have to bundle up their babies, so that they stay warm and cozy. Which is why they often look to me like cute little Panda Bears:) I’m caught up with preparations for the upcoming collective show here [...]

Le Pianiste Place de la Contrescarpe

A sunny cold Sunday afternoon in Paris in late autumn, 5th arrondissement, Place de la Contrescarpe. People are sitting on the “Terrasse du Restaurant Delmas”. Listening to the piano player, chatting with friends, looking at the passersby. Is there a better thing to do on such a fine day? ©estandrea 2010 purchase information: you can [...]

Les Parisiens Avant Noël – Pre-Christmas Parisians

The Pre-Christmas Parisians in the Métro, everyone who can afford it spends money on Christmas Presents. But many help others too, they give money to the poor and help out in the makeshift Soup Kitchens, which are installed at several places in Paris, now that we really have minus 4°C, which is exceptional for Paris. Homeless people are [...]

Dogs are ubiquitous in Paris

Eventually I got around sending those Paris Souvenirs out today, to Elizabeth, Christina and Mirela (and an additional little thing to Cris in Oregon because I knew she already wanted to win this in last years giveaway:). Debra hasn’t “claimed” her’s yet, I hope she’ll send me her address soon…. This weekend I plan to [...]