tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285944574753141681.post3697854727998078051..comments2023-09-20T10:20:51.181+02:00Comments on La Vie Cevenole/Leven in Amsterdam.: In the mouth of the lion.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285944574753141681.post-7208742770569730022010-01-26T20:19:18.542+01:002010-01-26T20:19:18.542+01:00I know Paris has been good about creating jobs for...I know Paris has been good about creating jobs for poo pickers. But still, that is just so gross. When I see drivers throw trash and cigarettes out their window, I find it so offensive, and people who are not using their turn signals... that is simply a lack of courtesy and respect towards other people. Selfish "me, me, me first, I don't care about you" attitude.<br />Foie gras ice cream? I envy you. I have to go to work in 1 hour but will check out the chocolate and past postings later.<br />In Las Vegas (the Bellagio and Cesar's palace) have 2 "meilleurs ouvriers de France").Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031276247743743680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285944574753141681.post-4118188393835976282010-01-26T18:16:31.580+01:002010-01-26T18:16:31.580+01:00As for dog poo, I had time to anylyze and discuss ...As for dog poo, I had time to anylyze and discuss with others WHY. In lovely Amsterdam, there is also a plethora of turds. And yet the Dutch have a deserved reputation for being cleaning maniacs. So WHY? Here's one theory: for many Europeans, the concept of one's own space stops at the doorway of one's house. Remember income taxes go up to some 65% here, depending on income level and country. The assumption becomes that this is the city/state's responsibility. <br /><br />I think this does explain some of it, even if it doesn't justify it. <br /><br />And I have actually seen people clean up after their dogs, for which I want to kiss them with gratitude, as they are a shamefully small minority. I developed excellent auto-pilot dog poo radar while I was in Amsterdam, which I had to put back into practice in Lyon over the weekend. Paris has spent a LOT more money on its clean-up crews the past few years, and you don't really see it that much in most areas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437876558716264896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285944574753141681.post-59018429662972535362010-01-26T18:06:27.105+01:002010-01-26T18:06:27.105+01:00I like Lyon. It has its down and dirty side, as a...I like Lyon. It has its down and dirty side, as any large city will, and it doesn't have the jaw-dropping grandeur that Paris can have, but it is wonderful for a good wander, with lots of unique little shops once you get off the main shopping avenues, which are, as they have become even in Paris, rather anonymous. I have written about it before, with reviews, you could look at if you're interested. <br /><br />I quite like Richard Seve's chocolates (see previous Lyon post). The new experience this time was an appetizer of foie gras served three ways--including as a savory ice cream! Quite the treat. This was at Christian Tetedoie, who is a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (a very high accolade) and who has a Michelin star.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437876558716264896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285944574753141681.post-17077018379956278422010-01-26T17:22:56.780+01:002010-01-26T17:22:56.780+01:00After your blog, I read Cynthia's blog. Guess ...After your blog, I read Cynthia's blog. Guess where she went?<br />http://www.american-in-france.com/<br />Here is the article about Bernachon chocolates<br />http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/2006/01/two_great_taste.html and David's blog<br />http://www.davidlebovitz.com/<br />If you want a good laugh, you have to buy "the sweet life in Paris". I discovered David through Jennifer of "Chez Loulou".Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031276247743743680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285944574753141681.post-65528208743327921192010-01-26T17:14:29.292+01:002010-01-26T17:14:29.292+01:00I have never been to Lyon but I hear their cuisine...I have never been to Lyon but I hear their cuisine is very good and it is a pretty city.<br />Did you read David Lebovitz's blog about Lyon's chocolates? <br />I read a long time ago that several french mayors who tried to have people pick up after their pooch were not elected back. I wish they would have public announcements in theaters and TV. Such a beautiful country but disappointing by the laziness and lack of courtesy of its people. Time to bring back well placed pride!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031276247743743680noreply@blogger.com