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    Standing in front of Notre Dame, I found this man feeding birds with crumbled bread crumbs. And although there are likely many other people doing this same thing throughout the city, his stillness of hand and steady gaze spoke volumes to me about the things we love about our cities. This man loves the city's life, these birds love the offered nourishment, and I love the beauty of this small moment in a big city. by: santiago_nocera Views[317] This city wakes up quietly. I watched the day begin sitting alone on the steps of Sacré-Cœur. Later in the day, tourists will fill up these steps and voices in many languages will echo down Montmartre. But at six in the morning, as the sun begins to reveal the city, only one other person walks the street and the big city is reduced to morning birdsong and footsteps on cobblestone. by: santiago_nocera Views[317] The pigeons of Paris are as common as the Eiffel Tower postcards, but to this young traveler they are a novelty. I watched this boy stand still in the flock of birds, almost blending into them, until he ran away, either unable to resist or tempted by the hand of his parent. He's a lesson in seeing the world through beginner's eyes. by: santiago_nocera Views[340] I watched this dance from high up on the Sacré-Cœur observatory, where beyond them I could see the sprawling city. This small moment of music-less dance lessons contrasts with the grandeur of the city, and reaffirms the romance of Paris. by: santiago_nocera Views[287] At the Montmartre art market, dozens of artists sell their creations to a packed square of tourists looking for the perfect souvenir. While each artist's booth seems to boast another Eiffel Tower recreation, look closely and you'll find beautiful, original work. This artist mixes her paint carefully with a steady hand, and recreates her city one color at a time. by: santiago_nocera Views[320]
     

    The Art of Bread

    Tuesday, 26 May 2015 | Views [288] | Scholarship Entry

    The tour group consisted of a family from Miami and myself, and we followed our guide Ariane like ducklings through the Saint Germain streets. Ariane, spilling with the knowledge of a true local, took us to chocolatiers and bakeries throughout the neighborhood.... Read more >

    Tags: 2015 Writing Scholarship

    Small Moments in a Big City

    Monday, 17 Nov 2014 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    When I was six years old, I moved from Argentina to small town USA, and from that point on we preserved our former life in Buenos Aires through photo albums. I grew up with photographs that told my family's story. Since then I have been fascinated by ... Read more >
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    Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship

    The Dancer and the Poet on Chicken Street

    Thursday, 15 May 2014 | Views [1365] | Comments [1] | Scholarship Entry

    On Rue Poulet – Chicken Street – at the base of Sacré-Cœur, a poet, his memory fading and his mind a blank page, ran into the street yelling incoherently and dressed in pajamas. Afternoon crowds watched the old man wander down the block. The police picked ... Read more >

    Tags: 2014 Travel Writing Scholarship - Euro Roadtrip

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