Monday, June 14, 2010

100 French Strangers - The Organ Grinder



French Stranger #64

This man was performing right outside the Franprix on rue Mouffetard. If I've misnamed this instrument, please correct me.

Tomorrow..........Paris, the city j'adore!

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11 comments:

  1. BettinaJune 14, 2010 at 4:45:00 AM CDT

    The B&W makes it. This is a wonderful shot.
    Bon Voyage ! Have a wonderful time in the best city in the world. And please say hello to Peter, Eric and everybody else you might meet up with, from me.

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  2. vicki archerJune 14, 2010 at 4:55:00 AM CDT

    Congratulations Virginia...I am sending you a post card of Le Pont du Gard. Can you send me your postal address please, xv.

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  3. Shell SherreeJune 14, 2010 at 5:37:00 AM CDT

    Safe travels, dear V, and woohoo, guess what ~ you and I both won Vicki's postcards. How wonderful!!!

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  4. GinnieJune 14, 2010 at 5:57:00 AM CDT

    It does look like an organ of sorts, Virginia...a hand organ. Works for me. Enjoy your trip tomorrow. You won't be far from me! :)

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  5. DarylJune 14, 2010 at 9:44:00 AM CDT

    What fabulous photos ...

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  6. TerryJune 14, 2010 at 11:05:00 AM CDT

    Wonderful photo! I believe it's called a "barrel organ," in French d'Orgue de Barbarie: http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orgue_de_Barbarie.

    Just found your site a few weeks ago and have been enjoying your photos of Paris SO much--thank you!

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  7. CarlaJune 14, 2010 at 1:24:00 PM CDT

    ohh is his a goody. Carla

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  8. StarmanJune 14, 2010 at 1:50:00 PM CDT

    When we were in our apartment in the 11é, an organ grinder came through the neighborhood. He would walk to the middle of the block, play his organ for a few minutes, and, if no one gave him money (I did), he would move to the next block. There were also a couple of walking bands that came by every once in a while.

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  9. AlexaJune 14, 2010 at 2:00:00 PM CDT

    I love the framed drawing on the side of his beautiful Barbary organ! Wonder how many strangers you'll capture this time. Have a wonderful trip (and plant two bisous on Eric from moi, please).

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  10. Petrea BurchardJune 14, 2010 at 9:02:00 PM CDT

    Are we there yet? I'm getting excited.

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  11. TheChieftessJune 15, 2010 at 12:09:00 AM CDT

    Happy travels dear V!!!

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