Tag Archives: Morning
Istanbul 6 AM
Les travestis vont se raser Les strip-teaseuses sont rhabillées Les traversins sont écrasés Les amoureux sont fatigués Or so sang Jacques Dutronc in his masterpiece Il est cinq heures, Paris s’éveille It’s 6AM in Istanbul, but we’re a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Turkey
Tagged Aksarai, Ayasofya, Dutronc, Galata, Golden Horn, Hotel, Il est cinq heures, Istanbul, Morning, New Mosque, Night, Paris, Paris s'éveille, simit, Street, Suleymaniye, Turkey
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Slow dawn
I’m normally up at 5.30, 6.30 on weekends. Yes, that’s sad. A few months ago I could get up, dressed, fed and caffeinated in the dazzling light of the sun, already high over the city. Then July gave way to … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, UK, Uncategorized
Tagged Canary Wharf, Dawn, Europe, London, Morning, Parliament, Shard, Slow Dawn, UK
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Not on the Circle Line: glimpses from London’s outer boroughs.
Like many other Londoners, I spend most of time outside the centre, the area – roughly delimited by the Circle Line’s tracks – where the overwhelming majority of the tourist attractions are and where visitors flock. Outside, oblivious to them, lie beautiful … Continue reading
