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Tag Archives: Markets
Street Pics from Kathmandu, Nepal
Photos Taken November 8, 2012 This time our arrival in Kathmandu wasn’t as serene as our first. Compared to Pokhara, Kathmandu is the crazy, congested city everyone says it is. Back at the Ambassador Garden Home, a few more creature … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Travel Nepal
Tagged Asan, Indrachowk, Kathmandu, Markets, Nepal, Old Town, Street Scenes
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More Pics from Bayonne, France
Strolling the picturesque streets of Bayonne, just inland from Biarritz on France’s southern Atlantic coast. At the Market Basque Cheese Gateau Basque – a buttery crust filled with cherry jam Balloon honoring the Foire du Jambon
Posted in French Towns, Living in France, Travel
Tagged Food, France, French Towns, Markets, Street Scenes
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Jian Shui to Kunming, China
Written September 5, 2011 The final thing I wanted to see in Jian Shui before returning to Kunming was the Twin Dragon Bridge (Shuāng Lóng Qiáo, 双龙桥) about five kilometers outside of town. Supposedly you can take the #4 mini … Continue reading
Beaune’s Wednesday Market
With the fridge nearly empty – seems impossible with all the food we’ve been buying –we decided to make the effort and check out the Wednesday market in Beaune. Markets generally close by 12 or 1pm, so if you have any … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaune, Burgundy, Food, Markets, Travel, Wednesday Market
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Dijon Les Halles – Burgundy Food Market Worth Exploring
Dijon Les Halles is a bright, huge expanse of food heaven. For the inexperienced, me, an overwhelming number choices and possibilities. Thankfully we were here the day after our excursion to the Autun market so our shopping list was quite … Continue reading
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Tagged Dijon, Dijon Les Halles, Food, Markets, Travel
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Autun Friday Market, Burgundy France
Autun, a former Roman stronghold with a number of Gallo-Roman sites, lies about 60 miles southwest of Dijon. More importantly it’s listed in David Downie’s Food Wine Burgundy as having one of the best food markets in the region – … Continue reading
Chenôve Sunday Market, Burgundy France
Cote d’Or, Burgundy, does not offer many Sunday market options. With an empty refrigerator – having just arrived in Mont Saint Jean the night before –and most grocery stores closed, we decided to get on the road Sunday morning and … Continue reading
Mont Saint Jean – Home Base in Burgundy, France
Perched on a hilltop as all the quaint medieval towns are, Mont Saint Jean makes a lovely home base for exploring the Burgundy region west of Dijon and Beaune, each about 35 miles away. A small village of mostly restored … Continue reading
Pont du Gard and the Remoulins Friday Market, France
Pont du Gard, a 1st century AD Roman bridge crossing the Gard river, off the A9 between Nimes and Avignon, is one of the most famous sites in the region. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than a million … Continue reading
Sommières Saturday Market
Sommières, a charming medieval town off of D40, 14 miles west of Nîmes, has a lively, yet more local than touristy, Saturday market. The main action is in the center of town, Place des Drs. Dax, where you’ll find the … Continue reading
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Tagged Food, Fougasse, Markets, Meringue, Provencal Markets, Sommieres
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