The most important supermarket sign

Phew, I am much relieved. This is a critically important part of every French store!


This post's theme word is zymurgy, "the branch of chemistry dealing with fermentation and brewing." The syzygy of dairy and zymurgy produces delectable fantasies!

Views from Opéra Bastille

During intermission, the top exterior-facing balcony of the Opéra Bastille building provides wonderful views across Paris, through the wall of transparent glass windows forming the Bastille-facing façade of the building.

Stereotypical Parisian buildings and rooftops, stretching to the horizon.

In the sun-facing direction, the sunset-tending light provides a high contrast and high drama.

The sunset-lit angel atop the pillar at the center of Bastille.

The Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame visible.

This post's theme word is campanology, "the art or study of bell-ringing or making bells." A visual survey of the Parisian skyline displays the products of several eras of campanology.