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Title: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by fubar on Jan 16th, 2004, 4:27pm Well, I was sent on an emergency trip to babysit one of my engineers. The downside was I had to drop everything and go to the middle of nowhere in France and sit in a lab for 5 days. Well, as luck would have it, the equipment was delayed. Very delayed. In fact it arrived soon after I left. So I spent the week taking pictures in the South of France, which ain't a bad gig if you can get it. So, I thought I would share a couple of my favorites if y'all don't mind. This is a picture of the citadel in Carcasonne. Believe it or not, my hotel was actually in this fortified city that dates back to Roman times. I took these pictures at about midnight in the bitter, bitter cold. The citadel is about 3km around, and I walked it twice, taking shots with numb fingers and no feeling in any part of my face. I would not be doing well in New England this week... I hate cold. http://www.nunleys.com/carcasonne-1.gif http://www.nunleys.com/carcasonne-2.gif On the first day we realized we'd have nothing to do in the lab, so we hopped in the Golf deisel and headed for Pont Du Gard, which is arguably the Romans greatest single achievement in engineering. It is a 2000 year old bridge whose dimensions are impossible to comprehend without actually being there. I have seen many pictures of this bridge before, but seeing it in person was simply stunning. I was incredibly lucky to get a shot of the reflection in the water because usually there is a very stiff wind blowing through that valley. In fact, the water was calm for only a few moments after I finished shooting, and there was never an opportunity to take that shot again. http://www.nunleys.com/pont-du-gard-1.gif On the way back, we stopped in Nimes and climbed around in an old Roman arena that is still used for events, but mostly it's a tourist attraction. It still was worthy of a shot or two. http://www.nunleys.com/nimes.gif http://www.nunleys.com/nimes-2.gif So, I figure this post is huge already, so I won't make it any bigger. I hope you enjoy! -Shawn |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Sean_C on Jan 16th, 2004, 4:38pm Fu, Nothin personal but ..................... FRANCE SUCKS >:( I'm sorry I just have some issues...I'll drop it Sean |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by fubar on Jan 16th, 2004, 4:47pm Can't argue about that. I have been there at least 50 times, and this trip in particular I encountered the worst of the worst French snobbery ever. They are really strutting their hatred for all things American these days. We even got sneers from the damn toll booth attendants. As if. All that aside though, I had no choice but to go, and I did manage to have a good time. |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Kirk on Jan 16th, 2004, 4:49pm Romans built some pretty impressive stuff. Nice pics. TTFN |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Sean_C on Jan 16th, 2004, 4:58pm I"m on your page Fu, and glad you had a good time bro, the pics are impressive, however. I had the same problem in Canada with the little froggy's up there too. Thankfully there's St. Catherines Street ;;D I worked for a French firm over the summer.......big mistake for me, they just have issues with Americans and they arn't bashful about expressing it. I could feel the hatred the day the job began and no matter how much i tried I eventually had to tell Pier to shut the fuck up and go take a bath........... ;;D Mickey Mouse fuckin RULES dude ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D Love ya Fu.....Sean |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Mr.Happy on Jan 16th, 2004, 5:06pm on 01/16/04 at 16:27:59, fubar wrote:
So you really DID see the Bridge over Troubled Waters......and no Frogs on the bank. Glad you made it back minimally sneered. Musta been danged cold, RJ |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by K. on Jan 17th, 2004, 12:54am Those pictures are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing. K. |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Paigelle on Jan 17th, 2004, 1:29pm Love the pics! Had to steal a couple! Hope you don't mind! |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Cerberus on Jan 17th, 2004, 1:36pm Ah, the famous Aquaducts..........yes, a certain marvel of roman engineering. The citadel as well. I hope you reminded the french that even though these structures were within their borders the romans are still to be credited with the construction. :D Great Pics Fu, outstanding job on them. Thanks for sharing. Ramon |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Peppermint on Jan 17th, 2004, 2:17pm Great pics Fubar,... neat job on the bridge reflection... its beautiful. Pep |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by kim on Jan 17th, 2004, 2:40pm Thanks Fu - gorgeous! |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Karla on Jan 17th, 2004, 9:36pm What bueaty I envy you being able to see it first hand. Thanks for sharing the pics. |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by Charlie on Jan 17th, 2004, 10:06pm Thanks and beautiful images. Makes me want to visit. This thread lmost made it without childish dumping on the French. The French are the French....nothing new. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by fubar on Jan 18th, 2004, 12:31am on 01/17/04 at 13:29:24, Paigelle wrote:
Steal em? Go right ahead! I'm honored you'd even consider them worthy of stealing. |
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Title: Re: Not CH (pics from France, big post) Post by jonny on Jan 18th, 2004, 1:01am Dude, How much do you think they want for the castle? Im looking for one at the moment.....LMAO Nice pics dude! .............................jonny |
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