Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #451 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Speaking of Monty Python's Holy Grail, these ramparts remind me of Sir Galahad, Brave Sir Robin and the rest asking the French to join them in their quest for the Holy Grail, to which the French reply with insults instead of archers. My favorite was "MAY YOUR ARMPITS BE INFESTED BY THE FLEAS OF A THOUSAND CAMELS!" 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #452 Share Posted May 26, 2023 From the inside... the archer's view. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #453 Share Posted May 26, 2023 From the inside... the tourist's view. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #454 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I almost bought a Carcassonne tshirt but they were Disney prices. But hey, at least this castle is real! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #455 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Some more pics, sorry if any are dups... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #456 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Carcassonne has two parts, the old city and the new city. The old city, 'Cite Carcassonne" is located within the walls. The rest of these pics are all from the new city, where most residents live and where that fancy canal network that connects Mediterranean Sea to Atlantic Ocean is a big deal... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #458 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I am suddenly reminded by my daughter that the ferrets are depressed with me gone... 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted May 26, 2023 #459 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, IntrepidFromDC said: I am suddenly reminded by my daughter that the ferrets are depressed with me gone... He does look sad...or he's trying to look cute😊 Edited May 26, 2023 by ninjacat123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #460 Share Posted May 26, 2023 This guy was playing beautiful music on whatever that is. Hoping someone knows. 20230526_072040.mp4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #461 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Now here this... now here this, just in... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare ninjacat123 Posted May 26, 2023 #463 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just now, IntrepidFromDC said: YES!!! Sign up now!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #464 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) I hesitate to post this because most of us have seen a canal work before, but probably not one that connects The Atlantic to The Mediterranean through France... 20230526_044014.mp4 Edited May 26, 2023 by IntrepidFromDC 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #465 Share Posted May 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said: YES!!! Sign up now!!! I have a rez, day 2. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #467 Share Posted May 26, 2023 At the train station in Carcassonne, French newspapers, candy, magazines, and another David Bowie... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #468 Share Posted May 26, 2023 18 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said: He does look sad...or he's trying to look cute😊 Thanks for the edit, it helped! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted May 26, 2023 #469 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, IntrepidFromDC said: King Louie IV and Phillip III of the Kingdom of France built the outer walls in the 1200s and it withstood every attack. Legend says Charlemagne gave up and left after a lengthy assault. The inner walls were built by the Romans in the 300s. This is the best pic I could manage showing both walls... Charlemagne was gone 400 years when the walls were built…EM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare IntrepidFromDC Posted May 26, 2023 Author #470 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Essiesmom said: Charlemagne was gone 400 years when the walls were built…EM I think that's why they caveat the story about the failed siege, stuffed pig and all, with "legend" which includes a fun tale of how Carcassonne got it's name. But it's easier to digest the historical naming account when considering the Roman name. Edited May 26, 2023 by IntrepidFromDC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted May 26, 2023 #471 Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said: I have a rez, day 2. YAY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted May 26, 2023 #472 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, IntrepidFromDC said: Thanks for the edit, it helped! 🙂 That's what my kitties do... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinaInTexas Posted May 27, 2023 #473 Share Posted May 27, 2023 On 5/23/2023 at 9:18 AM, IntrepidFromDC said: The tour ended when we climbed Colline du Château, a steep hill that dominates the city and divides Nice into two parts: the eastern part with the port, and the western part with the rest of Nice and the beach. At the top of this hill is the only place you can see both the town and port closely. The hilltop has a nice large park. Wow looks lovely in a pic, must have been breathtaking in person. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatinaInTexas Posted May 27, 2023 #474 Share Posted May 27, 2023 On 5/24/2023 at 4:32 PM, IntrepidFromDC said: Excellent cappuccino. Oh, seaweed bread with local butter. Which reminds me, has anyone seen Matilda The Cash Cow? That was an incredible meal, everything looked amazing. I would have eaten everything without even knowing what it was it looked so good lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObstructedView2 Posted May 27, 2023 #475 Share Posted May 27, 2023 3 hours ago, IntrepidFromDC said: Now here this... now here this, just in... Hi @IntrepidFromDC🙂 Enjoying your review very much!! Here is a press release from March. Have a terrific voyage! 🍹 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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