Once upon a vine

  

With over a hundred fifty years of life left in it, a landmark wisteria vine in a hidden corner that shaded over a century of terrace diners was tragically damaged during renovations, and removed.

Below: in its former glory

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Wishful Wednesday

 With travel restrictions still in place last night's apéro was an attempt to re-create the gezelligheid (coziness) of an Amsterdam "brown bar."

 Above: a batch of beef Bitterballen, the fabled Dutch tapas w/two kinds of mustards, washed down w/icy brut cider

Kiosk on a square

 A kiosk adds a touch of color to this small square.

Chocolate dream

Graffiti of a napping man and next to him, a poem about chocolate.

Buds and blooms

Parks and squares are filling up with flowers. It's springtime in Paris.

Doggie style

 

 

A small dog sports the stripey shirt of Brittany with matching jeans.

 Below: a closer look

 

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New rule

 A new "no more than six together outside" rule goes into effect today and includes coffee gatherings, only this time around subject to fines.