A few more shots from that walk just before the streets of Montpellier got flooded with busy shoppers and just ordinary folk walking around the city centre, enjoying Christmas lights and decorations. I could still capture isolated subjects. It was strange and unusual during this time of the year. The city centre is ready to […]Read Post ›
Back on the streets of Montpellier, France. End of summer at last. I don’t really like summer and it’s mainly due to hot weather. I do like holidays… After many questions and raised eyebrows the new school year has started. Kids from the age of 11 have to wear masks in schools and masks are […]Read Post ›
Last Monday in France all schools lifted their restrictions and for the last two weeks everyone has to attend the classes. Not everyone will for sure. Parents who prefer to keep their children home need to provide a valid reason or a certificate from a doctor. So it’s just like this. Teachers who had around […]Read Post ›
Montpellier is waking up from its 2 months lockdown nap. There are signs and stickers in populated places and shops. People keep distance in general or those who care do anyway. Thinking if you have a mask with you on the way out has become normal. You never know if you need to pop into […]Read Post ›
Yesterday the city of Montpellier was buzzing. The bars and restaurants in France have officially been reopened. Also, most of parks and sport grounds welcomed back people. Something that many people waited with impatience. I have to admit, I’m one of them. It’s not like I’m loaded with money and going to be eating and […]Read Post ›
The quarantine lasted far more than 28 days but while photographing the post-lockdown city life and then uploading the images I couldn’t help but remember the horror film “28 Day Later” by Danny Boyle where the main character wakes up one morning to a completely new world and it’s far from pretty. Here in Montpellier […]Read Post ›
It was my weekend with the boys. The last weekend before they go back to school. It almost feels like the 1st of September… only with much less hype. Are they ready to go back? I guess so. They will be happy to see their friends for sure but I’m not sure they’ll be too […]Read Post ›
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