Before I begin, I must share a little about myself. Since I suffer from “first-born child syndrome” it follows that I am responsible, logical, and a worrier. Like Flo, one of N’ku’s primary school friends in Berlin, said when asked what he remembered of me I had an authoritarian attitude towards everyone else. What can […]
Visiting (African) Family on Vacation
Our trip to Europe started out as a nostalgic trip to Berlin, considered by all as the best time in our lives, and was prompted by a Facebook connection of my sister N’ku by a former classmate (and crush) a year prior. I was curious also of the changes in Berlin since the fall of […]
Château d’If & Frioul Islands
A boat ride to either Chateau d’If or to the Frioul Islands and entrance fee to Chateau d’If are complimentary with the City Pass. But it’s an extra 5 euros if you want to go to both locations though I’m not sure anyone actually checked our tickets. It was lovely, but our visit was rushed […]
Crazy Marseille Streets
I wouldn’t want to drive in the city of Marseille. In fact I wouldn’t know how. On the other hand, if I ever wanted a fearless driver, I would pick a Marseillian. The streets are narrow, are often one-way (but who cares right?), and the lanes change ever so randomly some with dead-ends. There appears […]
Marseille: an assorted array of pictures
Rooftop view of Marseille, 5th arrondissement Carpets out to hang A modern day house on top of an ancient appearing building on the left Human statue in Vieux Port The day’s catch in Vieux Port Imagine fish this fresh every day Various shipping vessels Noailles: “colourful markets that make you feel like you are […]
Berlin: An assorted array of pictures
Neue Synagogue: the gold plated roof of the Moorish style main synagogue in Berlin as seen from the bridge to Museum Island. Construction on the synagogue begun in 1859. It was saved from total destruction during Kristallnacht (1938) only to be bombed out by the British in 1943-1944. A storm drain grate: It displays the […]
Marseille: Pesky Gypsy Women
This narrative was previously part of a post. But I figured it deserved its own post so here goes. -0-0-0-0-0-0- Upon arrival to Marseille, we took a taxi to our rented apartment on Rue de la Republique. We were supposed to meet the owner at 11 am but he was running late. For whatever reason, […]
Calanques of Marseille
The Massif des Calanques from Marseille to Cassis are a 20 km long series of cliffs with narrow inlets and a rugged coast. In the travel world, they are a not-to-miss when visiting the south of France. These looming limestone cliffs are often called Mediterranean fjords, but they were not created by glaciers but rather […]
Marseille: Palais de Longchamp
The Palais Longchamp was bult in 1839 in conjunction with a canal to address the city’s longstanding water problem! Can you believe that? This amazing splendiferous structure and park was constructed to celebrate precious water. When we visited the waterfall was not running. On the right wing is the Natural History Museum. The left wing […]
A la plage de Saint Cyr-sur-Mer (Beach day!)
Green crystal water and a sandy shallow beach awaited us at Saint Cyr-sur-Mer. Its Thursday and our aunt has decided to drive us about 30 minutes to what she considers the nicest closest beach. Pas mal! We took the motorway towards Toulon… …to arrive at la plage… …where the sailboats were out at sea… …and […]
A lover of mangoes. A woman - smart, without pretense, lefthanded, Afropolitan - navigating this thing called life. An unapologetic believer in social justice and karma. Choosing to radiate positive energy and be true to myself. Here, my musings.