Under the Red Sunshades

A summer market in Kerikeri 

with music under the red umbrella.

A stop for lunch on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris

A glass of wine at Wynyard Quarter, Auckland

I'm linking to

Mosaic Monday

and 

Ruby Tuesday Too

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be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Red on the Northern Motorway

On a recent trip up north we followed
this old classic Chevrolet.....
we followed and followed.....
(boys and their cars)!

My husband was fascinated with it
as his younger brother had a Chevvy
like this when they were in their twenties.
I guess it took him back to those carefree days!

I'm joining Gemma for
Ruby Tuesday Too


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be kind to one another

à bientôt


Shane

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

When I visit my family in France
I enjoy wandering through the side streets
of the smaller towns in the vicinity of their little village.

Getting off the beaten track
provides opportunities to chat to the locals
like the shopkeepers and cafe owners.
Mainly, we discuss the weather, 
the ups and downs of business
and the government.
The french spend a lot of time discussing the
state of the country and the economy.
No different to us really!

The photo above is of the indoor market
in one of the larger towns.
The detailed tiling patterns are seen throughout
the Burgundy region.

I'm joining the following memes

 Blue Monday

Ruby Tuesday Too
and
Our World Tuesday




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be kind to one another

à bientôt



Shane

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Touches of Red

My eye is always drawn to red

I love red touches in decorating

and as accessories like a pashmina

or these burgundy suede brogues.

Are you partial to touches of red too?

I'm joining Magical Mystical Teacher

for

Ruby Tuesday Too

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be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Anzac Day 2016

Anzac Day occurs on the 26th April.

It marks the anniversary of the landing of the

Australian and New Zealand soldiers

known as the 

ANZACS

on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey

during the First World War in 1915.

On this day we commemorate all New Zealanders

and Australians

killed in war and we honour

our returned servicemen and women.

The War Memorial Museum

is the venue for our

Anzac Day Memorial Service in Auckland.

There are services in every city and small town

throughout New Zealand

and Australia.

I'm joining

Judith for Mosaic Monday
Gemma for Ruby Tuesday Too
and the girls at Our World Tuesday

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be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Red Geraniums en France

A quick post today as I'm working.

I'm joining the girls for

Ruby Tuesday Too


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be kind to one another

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Shane

Red Deliciousness, so yummy!

La Forchette french cafe/restaurant

has the most amazing selection of

gateaux.

Irrisistable for a cake-a-holic like me!!

My cafe latte served in a red mug!

I'm joining Magical Mystical Teacher for

Ruby Tuesday Too

Thank you all for your visits

take care and

be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Views of Auckland Waterfront

With the lovely weather over Easter
we visited the waterfront and viaduct harbour.
There were a few clouds about
but with the temperature at 28°C
we had an enjoyable walk.

It's now early Autumn and in a month or two
the days will start to draw in.
This weekend on Sunday 3rd April
Daylight Saving finishes.......
I'm thankful for such a magnificent summer
it has truly been one out of the box!

Wishing everyone, everywhere
your best summer ever too!

I'm joining Gemma for Ruby Tuesday Too
&
Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia, Sandy and Jennifer for 
Our World Tuesday
Thank you all for hosting.

Thank you for visiting over Easter

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be kind to one another

à bientôt



Shane

The Louis Vuitton Cup

The Louis Vuitton Cup

was won by New Zealand on three occasions.

This yachting cup 

decided who would be the challenger for

the Americas Cup yacht race.

I took this photo back in 2013 at

The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

where it was proudly on display

in the trophy room.

My husband was a very keen yachtie

and has been a member of the club for over 40 years.

I snapped this photo on the same day.

It is the Roll of Honour of members

who lost their lives in

World War 1 and World War 2.

I'm joining Gemma for

Ruby Tuesday Too

If you have something red to show

why not pop in one Tuesday and join us!

Thank you for your visits

Take care and

be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Pompallier Mission House

Pompallier Mission, Russell
began in 1938 when the french missionary
Jean Baptiste Pompallier
arrived in New Zealand from France.

This old mission house stands in
beautiful grounds surrounded by well kept gardens
and wonderful old trees.

I love these ties between
France and New Zealand
especially as my daughter travelled to France in 2000.
My three granddaughters are
citizens of la belle France.

The house was built using the old style
construction of rammed earth 
which was common in Bishop Pompallier's
home town of Lyon, France.


We were in Russell a few years ago
and spent a wonderful day in the grounds of
Pompallier House for the annual

 Fête de Noël!

It was such a fun day with

french music, language and food!

I'm joining Gemma for  Ruby Tuesday Too
do pop over to catch up on the other "red" posts.
Why not join in?


Thank you dear friends for your visits and comments

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be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Obaibi Red Gumboots

Aren't these the cutest red gumboots ever?

I took this photo in the

Obaibi store in France while shopping with my

daughter last year!

I'm joining the team at Ruby Tuesday Too

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be kind to one another

à bientôt

Shane

Brocante Food Stall

A vegetable stall at a Brocante

in France last summer.

Delicious red tomatoes and strawberries

grown locally.

I'm joining Gemma for Ruby Tuesday Too

thank you for hosting.

Thank you for popping in to say hello!

Take care and

be kind to one another.

à bientôt

Shane