“Standing inside Parc des Princes during the 2024 Summer Olympics felt like being plugged directly into the heartbeat of world football. Spain vs. Uzbekistan wasn’t just a match, it was a collision of styles, chants, and raw Olympic energy bouncing off the old Parisian stands.”
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Location: Parc des Princes – 2024 Summer Olympics, Spain vs. Uzbekistan; Paris, France
“My first visit to the Pantheon – one of France’s most cherished monuments and a mausoleum for some of their most cherished cultural and political figures. You can’t forget the famous Foucault’s Pendulum as well, a centerpiece of this Pantheon.”
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Location: The Pantheon; Paris, France
After nine years since my last trip to Paris, I returned in the Summer of 2024 to enjoy some sights like Musee d’Orsay but also for the Summer Olympics!
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Location: Musee d’Orsay, Paris, France
One of the biggest vineyards in the Bourdeaux wine growing region of France: Chateau Soutard was a delightful winery to visit on a trip to France in the Summer of 2024.
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Location: Chateau Soutard; Saint-Émilion, Gironde, France
Enjoyed a visit to one of France’s most visited natural destinations, which is the highest and largest sand dunes in Europe. Photos taken in July of 2024 during my visit there.
Camera: iPhone 15
Location: Dune du Pilat; Arcachon, France
A daytime summer visit and stroll through the southwestern seaside town known as Arcachon, France, with a beautiful beach, great mussels, and friendly people.
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Location: Arcachon, France
My first voyage to Bordeaux, France, a key stop on any wine lover’s journey through the southwestern region of the country. A beautiful and vibrant city with amazing food and wine (of course).
Camera: iPhone 15
Location: Up In The Air; Bordeaux, France
“A raucous and riveting live performance by one of my favorite Rock bands, The Hold Steady, in Washington DC live during the Summer of 2024 at the 9:30 Club venue.”
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Location: 9:30 Club – Music Venue; Washington, District of Columbia
Enjoying the recently renovated Wolf Trap amphitheater and live music venue for the band Wilco in June of 2024 in Vienna, Virginia.
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Location: Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts; Vienna, Virginia
Enjoying a nice scenic boat ride out on the Chesapeake Bay on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The tides were calm and the wind was fierce but a good time was had by all.
Camera: iPhone 15
Location: Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
