Some of you may remember this post, in which I mentioned the Americans invading in tanks. I promised photos and then, shamefully, never followed up. Here they are! (Yes, I am clearing my phone this week, how did you guess?) I still have no idea what they were doing here...
Nothing to do with Nice, at all. But in March 2008, way before we ever dreamt of moving here, we went on holiday to New York - I've just found the photos on my phone. So, now they're all living in a set of their own on Flickr. If you're bored, you can find them all here.
Some (OK, a lot) of my favourites follow, though - they're all taken with my mobile, so excuse the quality...
There were tanks driving up the Promenade des Anglais this morning as we were sitting minding our own business reading the newspaper in the sunshine, with coffee and croissant, as one does.
Anyone have any idea why? They seem to have gathered in Place Massena, with jeeps and Red Cross vans and all sorts, and all covered in American flags.
If no one else can suggest a sensible alternative, I'm going with the little boy who turned round in the tram, his eyes wide, and said "Mummy, are we at war?" The answer is clearly yes, we are at war with 1940s America. Unless today's some anniversary I don't know about, which is entirely possible.
I shall try and get photos for you all on my way back from the library. Assuming the air raids don't start up between now and then, obviously.
We're going to the fireworks tonight - they were postponed from the Fete de l'Assomption on 15 August, because of bad weather and stormy seas. (It was a bit windy, admittedly.)
For those of you wondering, because I certainly was (obviously, I expect you to already know this Fran...) the Fete de l'Assomption apparently celebrates Mary's ascent to Heaven without having to go through that messy dying phase. A gift to her, given the inconvenience of having to bear God's child without really being given any say in the matter. Though I suspect that latter part isn't strictly part of the Catholic teachings on the matter...
Hello Americans-who-read-my-blog, Happy Independence Day! Are you having fireworks and barbecues and all those other American things?
What do Americans normally do to celebrate the birthday of their country? We don't have a day like that in the UK, though a similar (I think?) day in France is 14 July - but tell me what your plans are for the day!
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