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Random photos #316 – 325
These are the photos I (Chris) took and posted on Facebook. The series was started in March of 2013. There is no theme – just something random and visually interesting. We gave each a title and noted where it was taken (to the extent we could remember the city). random photo #316 – well-heeled –
Cardiff Castle, Wales
In June, we went to Cardiff to see the Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Juventus. Real won. We stayed an extra day and visited the famous Cardiff Castle which is in the middle of the city. It was also used as to host hospitality services to sponsors of the match and their
Navettes maritimes: Arcachon to Cap Ferret
Continuing with our trip to the West, from the Alps to the Atlantic … From Arcachon, we took a ferry across the bay to Cap Ferret. Cap Ferret is a headland which takes the form of a spit, which separates the Atlantic Ocean from Arcachon Bay. Lots of people took their bike across as there
Arcachon, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Arcachon was developed as a resort in the 19th century, and the promenade is populated with large hotels – some with a fancy façade but most are efficient modern constructions. The big hotels, the shopping streets behind them and the wide, sandy beaches in front are all part of the ville d’été (summer town), the district of Arcachon
