[Leica] Nathan's PAD 15-16/7/2021: the glory of France

[Don Dory]

We have a local grocery that stocks a decent variety of French cheeses.
Therefore I am envious of your cheese plate.

And, very thoughtful to bring a tape measure for a civilized resolution to
dispute.

On Sat, Jul 17, 2021, 3:48 AM Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:

> I have been somewhat silent the last few days, because we are taking our
> first family vacation in ages (or so it seems). We celebrated Bastille Day
> on July 14th by driving the 1400 km from Alicante to Le Mans to spend a few
> days here, celebrating my uncle Joseph’s 90th birthday, which is being used
> as an occasion for a small family reunion—besides us and the French family,
> my uncle from Florida and his daughter (my cousin) Renata, with respective
> spouses, are here too. A few images from the first two days.
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> 15/7:
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> Our hotel is very close to Place de la République, a large square rich in
> bars and photo opportunities, just what I need:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-864S6wM/A
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> Joseph may be 90 but that does not slow him down too much. He recently
> acquired a new partner, Nicole (he has been divorced for many years), and
> we played pétanque, at which he excels, the day before yesterday.
> Inevitably, a dispute arose about whose ball was closest:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-Q5k9967/A
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> Such disputes can only be resolved thusly:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-QL44GQ4/A
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> 16/7:
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> We had a very nice lunch at a restaurant called Le Pont Rouge. The coup de
> grace was the cheese board after the meal:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-cCCrBSH/A
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> And afterwards, we visited a school that was renamed in honour of Joseph a
> couple of years ago. The school is closed for the summer break, but the
> principal came, let us in, and gave us a quick tour. More details in the
> caption:
> https://www.greatpix.eu/All/Picture-A-Day/i-8vHPXMV/A
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> The stay in Le Mans continues until we drive home on Tuesday.
>
> Cheers,
> Nathan
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> Nathan Wajsman
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> Alicante, Spain
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