An unexpected opportunity came up for me to travel to Paris to meet my husband. We will spend Easter together in this fascinating city. This will be my last post other than my committed posts for LatinosUSA and Writing to be Read until my return on 8 April. If you celebrate, wishing you a blessed Easter.
Tanka Tuesday
Melissa’s Tanka Tuesday challenge is to write a Hautt. You can learn more about this form here: https://tankatuesday.com/2026/03/24/tankatuesday-challenge-no-57-the-hautt-3-24-26/
Alone
we walk our paths
alone, single file
we find
meaning
temporarily
in partnerships
CFFC – View from Public transportation
You can join in Dan’s CFFC challenge here: https://nofacilities.com/2026/03/30/view-from-public-transportation-cffc/
These are some pictures I took while crossing Westminster Bridge in the taxi. It was so hot, all the windows were wide open. The traffic allowed for decent pictures.
This is my favourite photograph from Japan. It was also taken from a taxi. I opened the window much to the driver’s horror – haha!
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Oh I love your hautt Robbie – and Paris in springtime – lovely .. 💞
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Hi Suzanne, thank you. It was great good luck that I could go during my month’s break between jobs.
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I love Paris …. I am sure you will be able to take some amazing pics too… 💞
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I really hope to get good pictures. Thank you, Suzanne 💙
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Have a beautiful Easter, Robbie. A taxi driver reacted somewhat similarly in Lisbon the other day. Alone… yes, that’s pretty much it. Enjoy your partnership xx
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Thank you, Jo. I’ve been thinking lately that one partner always passes first and one has to go on alone.
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Always- and you’re never sure which you’d rather be xx
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Aww..have a lovely Paris trip Robbie.🫶
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Thank you, Michelle. I am excited!
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Paris is a great place to spend Easter. Have a great time!
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Thank you 😊
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Paris is a lovely place to be at this time of year. Have a great time!
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Thank you, Clive. I’m looking forward to it.
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I’ve never been there. Have a wonderful time ❤️
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Thank you, Esther. It’s my first time too 💛
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Have a lovely time in Paris Robbie !
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Thank you, Maggie. It’s really lucky it came up now while I’m between jobs.
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Yes, it is…have a lovely time .
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Great poem and photos, Robbie. Have a great time in Paris and a Happy Easter.
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Thank you, Dan 💖
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Great poem and photos, Robbie!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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Thank you, Yvette 🥰
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Have a wonderful time with your husband!
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Thank you ♥️
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It’s nice to see such a tranquil photo from a big city in Japan. Have a wonderful time in Paris!
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Thank you, Priscilla.
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I especially love the last photo, Robbie. It’s stunning. 💙 April in Paris–how glorious! Enjoy!
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I’m looking forward to it, Merril
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I’m sure you are!
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Have a beautifully, blessed Easter with your hunny bunny in Paris!
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Visiting Paris? Great, Robbie! Enjoy! (I’ve been there five times; hope for one more visit at some point. 🙂 )
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That’s lovely, Dave. This will be my first trip to France 💖
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Have the greatest time in the “City Of Lights!”
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Thank you, John. I remember all your posts about Paris 😁
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do you have a hit list of food spots to target?
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You make me laugh, John. No, but my husband does. I have booked Monet’s house, and some art museums. ,
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If you have time: https://www.parisinsidersguide.com/marche-des-enfants-rouges-paris.html
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Beautifully written poem, Robbie. Have a wonderful time in Paris!
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Thank you, Dwight 💜
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Enjoy your trip Robbie.
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Thank you, Brad 🌈
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Oh, how lovely… Paris – one of my favourite cities. Do enjoy, you and your hubby! 💞💛💞
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Thank you, Chris 💞
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Wonderful enjoy Paris. The poem speaks a truth for me, relationality is core to human identity.
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Paris at Easter! I hope you get lovely weather. The last shot in Japan is so peaceful.
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Hi Jan, thank you. It is the peaceful spot in the heart of a city with a population of 33 million that captivated me so much.
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Lovely poetry. Enjoy Paris. Take some pictures for us!
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I will definitely take pictures. The timing of this trip is so lucky for me
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Fantastic poetry and great photos from the taxis, Roberta. I wonder why the Japan taxi driver was so frightened when you opened the window to take the photo.
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I don’t know why. I think it was more an unusual action than anything else. Thank you, Tim
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Ooh, April in Paris with your hubby!
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I know, aren’t we lucky 💚
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Have a wonderful time, Robbie!!!
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Thank you, Rebecca. Have you been to France?
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Robbie, thank you for asking! Yes, I’ve been to France a couple of times. I love visiting Giverny and the visit to Juno Beach was especially poignant. Your question has reminded me to take out my photographs again. I’m thinking of revisiting a few of those walks and perhaps creating a quiet meditation from them. those moments seem to carry more with them over time. Thank you for bringing that back to me. I wish I could pack my bags and join you in Paris. Maybe one day….🤗🤗🙂
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Maybe, Rebecca. Life is full of the unexpected.
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It is indeed!!!
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Enjoy your trip!! I am jealous! Happy Easter.
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Thank you, Pat 😊💓
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Have a lovely time.
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Enjoy your beautiful trip. The poem is just lovely, as are the pictures
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Thank you, Sadje
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You’re most welcome my friend
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Enjoy! (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe
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Whoo hoo!!! Enjoy!
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Thank you, Jan
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That was a poignant poem and the boat-public-transportation was certainly unique. I love Paris. Have a great time in Paris.
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Thank you, Thomas. I am excited.
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Your final photo is lovely!
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Thank you 🥰
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Good gracious, that photo from Japan is gorgeous! I absolutely see why you’d put the taxi window down to grab that one.
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Thank you, Laura. I really like it too. So peaceful in the heart of a bustling city.
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gorgeous pics, Robbie: have a good Eater and a happy vacation 🙂
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Beautiful photos, Robbie, and have a wonderful time in Paris with your hubby! Sounds amazing!
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Thank you, Lauren. I’m currently at the airport in Munich.
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Safe travels, Robbie! 💗
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Roberta, congratulations on a much-deserved break. And in Paris, no less. Wow. Your pictures are lovely. I’ll look forward to your next batch of French scenery. 🙂 xxx Happy Easter. 🙂
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Enjoy Paris! You will love t. xo
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Hi Robbie, enjoy Paris! Your photos are beautiful.
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Have an amazing time in Paris, Robbie. That sounds romantic! Take full advantage.
And a poignant poem, my friend. Thanks for sharing pics too!
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Thank you, Diana. We are having a wonderful time. Lots of photographs.
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Lovely poem and pictures of water Transportation. Enjoy Easter in Paris.
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It’s lovely 😊
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have a wonderful time!
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Thank you, da-Al. I’ve been thinking about you. I hope you and your husband are okay.
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we are good, though sad & worried for our family in Tehran… thank you for your kind thoughts, dear
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