Paris, France, Summer 2026 → Currently at the Lyon train station. Our departure has been delayed by an hour. Killing time. I love train stations and traveling by train! Follow the trail.

Paris, France, Summer 2026 → I’m a big fan of churches and cathedrals, thanks to my late father who was a professional architect. I tend to look at details instead of the whole thing. In this scene, the light was just right. Follow the trail.

Paris, France, Summer 2026 → What a strange building, and a controversial one. Français : La tuyauterie extérieure du Centre Pompidou est principalement fonctionnelle, et non décorative : les architectes ont volontairement placé les réseaux techniques à l’extérieur pour libérer de grands espaces à l’intérieur du bâtiment. The exterior piping of the Pompidou Centre is primarily functional rather than decorative. The architects deliberately placed the building’s technical systems on the outside to create large, open interior spaces. Follow the trail.

Paris, France, Summer 2026 → While walking down the street, I spotted this little guy on a concrete wall. Its purpose? To hold a window shade in place (while in ‘up’ position like shown on this image). So cute. Follow the trail.

Paris, France, Summer 2026 → Picture of a Sake shop on our way to Saint-Louis Island. At first, I wanted to get into the shop for a better view of the display but decided against it when I saw the reflection effect. Follow the trail.

Paris, France, Summer 2026 → Another take on lightened windows, late-night theme. I love these because I always wonder about the life going on in those apartments. Follow the trail.

Paris, France, Summer 2026 → Here’s another carousel that I came across on our way to see the Notre Dame Cathedral. I think this is the third or fourth one so far, and probably the last. Follow the trail.

Just saw Apple’s price increases announcement. I think I’ll return to my vacation and disconnect from the web for now. WTF! 😳😩🫤🫤

Paris, France, Summer 2026 → Took a lunch break at the Samaritaine department store. We add a delicious vegan dish and banana cake. All means to skip the heat is a net plus for us. Follow the trail.

Paris, France, Summer 2026 → It was an interesting moment where the clouds added a dramatic touch to the scene of Sacre-Coeur Basilica entrance. Follow the trail.