Here is the 2nd installment of the Montpellier series you have all been waiting for [I want to believe you have :-)] I loved looking at all the details carved on the various monuments I showed you yesterday. From the gargoyles to the Virgin Mary, so much delicate work has gone into producing those beautiful carvings. It is sometimes difficult to fully appreciate them as they are often located way above us and we don't tend to walk looking up (definitely not in Montpellier where people don't bother picking up their dog mess! I was truly shocked considering how clean our streets are in Switzerland and how everyone cleans up after their dogs).
That's why the zoom on cameras was invented for, so here is a little gallery of some fine examples of old stone craftmanship for you to enjoy!
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| La cathédrale Saint-Pierre: gargoyle |
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| La cathédrale Saint-Pierre: front door |
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| La place royale de Peyrou: Nature having its way |
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| La place royale de Peyrou: carving on the château d'eau |
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| La place royale de Peyrou: entrance |
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| Man and snake: église Sainte Anne |
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| Angel: église Sainte Anne |
PS: This post was meant to go up on Saturday but thanks to blogger messing up it is a few days late. Apologies...I wanted to blog today about my exciting trip to Nimes at the weekend but do come back tomorrow to hear more about it!
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This was the actual circus at Landiwese in Zurich, it lasts over 2 hours with a break, Alessio did like it but started to get bored towards the end.
The kinderzoo in Rapperswil is a real hit with children so do go there and is easy to find if you come with train.
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