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This story is not for vegetarians! We have just returned from a "Not for Vegetarians" weekend with some of our bestest buds from Paris, S and JP, who have recently demanager á Geneve. That is one of the good/bad parts of living in Paris ... which is ... (this is the good part) ... you meet lots of nice people, become close .... and (this is the bad part) ... they often move away. BUT, (this is the other part of the good part), they invite you to visit them wherever their new home may be. So, we are invited to Geneva ... Walking around the quartier, as often I do, this shop, Carnar caught my eye. First of all, I thought it was an Argentinian restaurant, which it wasn't ... but it was the next best thing. A Take-Out Argentinian store, a Vente au Public! As JP is in love with a good steak, I decided to venture in to see what it was all about....especially since the weekend for our Geneva BBQ was approaching, and I knew how JP would really be happy to see us with this cadeau in our luggage. The vendeures were very kind and helpful, showing all the cuts of beef, best ones for the bar-be, and suggested wines for each cut of beef. Also they have many side dishes and some desserts you can also add to your order. It takes a few days, so plan ahead, but it is soooo worth it (if you are not a vegetarian), especially if you know someone who really enjoys some delicious Argentinian beef. Right JP? Our weekend in Geneva was a great success, with an open invitation ... I guess as long as we bring the goods from Carnar we will be visiting Geneva again soon!! Take a walk by and plan your weekend BBQ PPxx |
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Partager CARNAR - Viande D'Argentine
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Partager La Vie á Paris - Manifestations
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| Manifestation 2009 Tomorrow will be a challenging day. Another manifestation against the changes that are trying to take place in the social system of France. So, this is how it will probably look from my window tomorrow. there will be many disruptions of trains, RER, bus and metro ...plus I think the teachers are participating, so the children will lose a day of school. I guess , being American, the changes seem quite minimal - 60 years of age to 62, when in the good ole US of A, it is more like 65 years old ... and we will be lucky if there are any monies left when we reach this ripe old age. So, what to do? Enjoy the music and hope that it doesn't last for too many days.... You have to give the french credit for not letting anyone go hungry along the way!  Words of advice... When you are traveling to France in September...take care. PPxx |
Friday, September 17, 2010
Partager More ... RIGA, LATVIA
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| Old Riga |
This picture represents a real quiet part of the day in Riga. It doesn't look like this all day and never at night ... the nights are quite different. People from everywhere are enjoying the last remaining clear nights of the summer season. Restaurants are everywhere, bike taxis to pedal you home after hours enjoying the music that could be found at the many beer gardens ... that ran into the next beer garden and into the next beer garden ... and I'm sure you get it..., interesting small shops selling their famous amber from the sea, craft markets selling their handmade linens, woolens, and carved leather books, and flower vendors on every corner brightening up your day. Plus, the largest fresh market in Europe, selling the biggest mushrooms I have ever seen. Walking thru this market was like taking a walk in the forest ..the smell of these mushrooms hit you, forcing you to find the nearest restaurant with mushroom soup on its outdoor menu. Fortunately, that was not a problem in this easy to get around town. Transportation by bus and tram was easy to figure out and jump on. Just look out for the controllers on the right bank!
Yes, Riga, is a very agreeable city, a very lively place to spend your weekend. I had been anxiously waiting for an invitation from Mr. T to visit the "Paris of the North" for quite some time. The last time he went, poor guy, was in February, meters of snow minimized his explorations, but even with this hardship he managed to take some great pictures and have some stories to share... Enough to catch my interest and hope that I, too, would be flying Baltic Air to this lovely city, decorated in art nouveau architecture, near the Baltic Sea.
There are some tips I will pass on to you, so you will have an even better time in Riga ...
If you are heading that way, let me know and I will be happy to partager them with you!
PPxx
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