June 2012: Candes-St.Martin, confluent of the Loire River and the Vienne.

Monday, 26 September 2011

Fun for all

Last Saturday, after lunch, I walked over to the village event organized on the occasion of the 'Journée du Client'. Although it was still early afternoon, there was already a small crowd sipping drinks on sidewalk terraces - a rare scene as usually this is the busiest cross roads of our village. On a normal week day, early morning and late afternoon, thousands and thousands of cars queue at these traffic lights making their way in and out of Brussels.


The music was provided by a small travelling jazz band playing catchy tunes ...



Further down the road a large bandstand had been prepared for the local brass band that would be performing later that afternoon. I didn't stay long enough to enjoy their concert.



The best and most interesting stall was definitely that of the delicassen shop where you could taste all kinds of olive oil.



The kids had fun too. Isn't this girl cute? It wasn't until I downloaded the photo on my laptop that I noticed how sweet she looked.
I hadn't even noticed her when I shot the photo. I wish I knew her parents,
because I'm sure they would love to have this photo of their little girl!



And finally this year's gift from my friendly butcher.
Two small bowls, perfect for serving an appetizer or a pudding.
I like the shape, don't you?

5 comments:

SP said...

I love the shape too! Simple and elegant, SP

Mark said...

Yes, I do like them!
And you're funny regarding that photo of the cute little girl. I take photos of kids myself and I too, wish that I could send the photos to their parents. At the same time, I don't know if they would be happy with me taking photos of their kids.
m.

ladybird said...

SP, Welcome and thank you for posting a comment. The bowls are very elegant indeed.

Mark, I don't think the parents even noticed me taking the photo. They were too busy talking to other couples that were standing around. But I can imagine that people don't like it when a strange man starts taking photos of their kids. You never know who's lurking behind that camera, do you! :)) Pity you don't get to show them the result. They might even hire you to take more photos. You are so talented when it comes to portaits! You always seem to catch people's souls in your photos!

Ken Broadhurst said...

Martine, it seems you too are having the nice weather that we are enjoying in Saint-Aignan. A friend arrives from California today for a three-week visit. She's very lucky with this weather.

ladybird said...

Ken, Yes, the weather is fantastic. Unfortunately I'm stuck at the office and can't really enjoy it :). I hope your friend will have a lovely time staying with you and visiting the region. Have fun!! And have a glass of bubbly on me :))

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