Archive for category france
Lyon: Pont Bonaparte
Posted by Native NYker in france, holidays, lyon, pont bonaparte on September 13, 2009
As the rains abate here in gotham, I get a chance to quickly share a pic of La Saone river in Lyon which splits the new city and Old Lyon town.
The view is from Pont Bonaparte. I fancy that I could get used to being forced to look at such views as I go about my day to day life.
Damn, I miss my holidays!
Jazz Nights at Lyon Opera
Posted by Native NYker in france, lyon, lyon opera, summer concert series on August 29, 2009
Like the summer stages at Lincoln Center in NY, Lyon puts on a summer long jazz series at Lyon Opera House in their foyer.
The group plays three times a night from Tuesday to Sunday and packs them in!
Vive la France.
France: Miribel Park Beach
Posted by Native NYker in france, lakeside beach, le grand parc miribel jonage, lyon, miribel park, nude beach on August 28, 2009
So when my friend Stephan mentioned that Lyon does indeed have a beach – if only one has lakeside (a naturalist (that’s nudist) one at that,) I jumped at the opportunity to continue my sunbathing ways.
Cote d’Azur Summer Holidays
Posted by Native NYker in balzi rossi beach, cote d'azur, france, menton, the pearl of france on August 27, 2009
With the 1st portion of my holidays completed – Cote d’Azur c’est magnifique – I now find a short moment during the 2nd portion of my travels to post this short video of the French/Italian coastline where I paid worship to the sun gods!
The beach is located on the Italian coast, just across the Menton border – commonly referred to as “the pearl of France,” and viewable from the pebble beach spot.
Looking For a Good Nut
Posted by Native NYker in france, paris, snowman, squirrel, tuileries garden, washington square park on December 26, 2008
On a recent crawl about town, in search of something exciting to shoot, a friend and I happened on a gang of squirrels amidst what could only be described as a hobo snowman in Washington Square Park.The park itself is still a complete wreck. But as I’m all about a cheap thrill, I couldn’t resist stopping for a taste.
The little fur hats in the making were in the middle of their ongoing performance for passers-by. Hands down the most fun one could possible have on a frigid NY day. They work hard for their nuts and deserve the ovations they receive. 
My friend quickly pointed out that I should be cautious as they can get a bit aggressive when it comes to food. Point taken – as one looked up at me from a dangerously close stance. But they are NY squirrels, what else would you expect. If you want indifference head to the Tuileries Garden in Paris! Those vermin have mastered the art of the French fuck you while remaining adorable. Vive la France!
It’s hard getting a nut these days! I understand completely. And a good nut is a rare find and can call the shots. (Just ask my current Mr. Good Fuck…)
By now the snowman must be in the throws of dismemberment, but it served a great momentary purpose. And in truth it really only served as a supporting cast member. It wasn’t as if he was dishing out nuts or anything…
As for something exciting to shoot. Well here is one mentioned squirrel flashing the cameras!
LiLo Attacked in Paris
Posted by Native NYker in assault, champs elysees, france, lindsay lohan, paris, peta, vip room on November 15, 2008
Lindsay Lohan was attacked by PETA folks while entering VIP Room on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. And our friends at X17 have the pics to prove it. (Something that makes me think Hmmm…)
Bruni Beauty
Posted by Native NYker in carla bruni, first lady, france, ianundercover, nude, politics on October 30, 2008
Carla Bruni – France’s first lady, is said to be running the show – the woman behind the man as it were, or so says IanUnderCover (amongst other things.)
As beautiful as she is, I don’t rightly care.
Vive la France!












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