An Italian Lizard

May 24th 2009
24 May 2009 Time to do a little catch up. We are in Paris. Our hotel, the former Chateau Landon Mercure, is now the All Seasons Hotel. It overlooks the Gare de l’Est railway station. Last night we could see the Eiffel tower light up from our window and the dome and spire of Sacre Coeur on Montmartre. Unfortunately the bed was a queen-size and canoed, so we are waiting for another room wi ... read more

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Charles Griffin

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Once upon a time soldier, Peace Corps volunteer in India, Navy reservist, Army civilian employee, dependent Air Force husband, writer, photographer and freelancer. Mostly retired, but available for fun jobs. I've lived in or visited Korea, Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Mexico, Germany, Benelux, France, Spain, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. Of course most states, but can call North Carolina, Texas and Florida as virtual homes. For fun, I shoot scenics, flora and fauna--and my grandkids. In my work, I was more a journalist-photographer rather than a ... full info

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