Does the walker choose the path or the path choose the walker?
Three images: Highway in front of our home, path through a grove of trees on our farm in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota and the path along the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain.
~ quote by Garth Nix
Yes, I miss summer! Just saying.
West Highland Way ~ Day 8 will have to wait due to the tragic events in Paris, France. Click on the video link for a short viewing from the People of Paris series:
https://animoto.com/play/KAfOuiydhH6UnQKWDhKXeg Images by Joyce Meyer
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies were born in Paris, and continue to operate there. Another organization whose roots are in France is Médecins Sans Frontières, or Doctors Without Borders. Click on the links if interested in more information and how to donate.
Americans in Paris were urged to call 001 202 501 4444 for information and assistance.
View of Loch Lomond along the West Highland Way. Another hiker happened to climb to the top of the next hill just as I was about to descend Conic Hill.
People of Paris #12 features Pigeon Man, also known as the Pigeon Whisperer. It appears as though the gentleman is not thrilled with his role in life and may be thinking that this is one crappy job.
Located in the Notre Dame Cathedral square, there is some history behind this practice. The original Pigeon Man of Notre Dame, Pierre Pradeau came almost every day after his retirement to feed the birds, until he passed away on December 13th, 2009.
This image shows love and kindness for his feathered friends…
It’s all in the attitude, right?
Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.
~ Marilyn Monroe
People of Paris #9 spot goes to this costumed Spiderman wonder hero all bundled up and sitting with his donation cup in hand, mostly appearing to sleep. Busy night of fighting crime?
Located in the Montmartre section of Paris, France.
Yes, I did donate to their cause after snapping this photo. Felt like the fair thing to do… scam or not.
The “Lady in Red” puts down her accordion and stops to amuse an equally colorful parrot while the vendor strikes up a conversation.
Near the steps of Sacre Coeur in Paris, France.
Hungry? Try some chicken gizzards and Noirmoutier potatoes, the “Rolls Royce” of potatoes, named for the French region it is grown. There’s no doubt as to who is in charge of this business found in the Paris Farmers’ Market.
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