Des @despod.eurosky.social · 3hThis is shocking ! A Cork company invented a robot window cleaner and it looks like the Chinese have copied it, are selling it and are undercutting their price. #Speirgorm 020 2
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 20/10/2026Descending over Posh Dunnes. Thanks for following along. 2150 15
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 19/10/2026We booked two spots for dinner before we came over. Picked places that were relatively close by and had solid reviews. Last night was "Richer" which was more of a trendy spot with delicate flavours and tonight was "Le P'tit Piano" - a Perigordean spot with robust flavours and portions. 190 9
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 19/10/2026Samaritaine was deadly quiet, but Galeries Lafayette was bustling and has a great rooftop terrace for views. 240 4
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 19/10/2026Of course being on the Seine I got the opportunity for one of those Metro and Eiffel Tower photos. (Bit of a gray day) 090 9
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 19/10/2026After mooching around Montmartre we took a boat tour along Canal St Martin and its tunnel and then onto the Seine. Quite pleasant (and a bit cold). 1101 10
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 19/10/2026HQ of the Masons. Fancier than the Cork one. Complete with gift shop for all your masonic needs. 130 3
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 19/10/2026Considering that the barricades in Paris are the result of initial protests about schooling, these two images struck me yesterday. First image is entitled "France nourishes and educates her children" #Speirgorm 061 6
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026Goodnight from Paris. And the sparkly Eiffel Tower. #Speirgorm 1140 14
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026King of the Cinemas. I think this was the largest in Paris. 091 9
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026Having our dinner and a group of masked guys have passed on their way to cause trouble. Some with bottles, some with poles and one fella dragging a ladder. 010 1
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026As mentioned a few shots of signage that caught my eye . 060 6
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026So 21k steps later we're back in the hotel. Here are a few shots of buildings that caught my eye. (Details in alt text) (A post with interesting signage will follow?) 060 6
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026Museé d'Orsay was fabulous. I particularly liked the decorative arts. A wonderful space. 0202 20
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026The classic Museé D'Orsay shot. Sacred Coeur through the clock. 0110 11
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026Polish church. Mass on inside but the interior is really beautiful and the choir is lovely. Outside a market with vans full of items from Poland. 061 6
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026JD Sports got a hammering while Printemps got away #Paris 030 3
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026Churches and barricades. Time for a beer. Nice glass. #Paris 040 4
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026This was a long convoy. Amongst other things today is the anniversary of when the French police threw Algerian protesters bodies into the Seine. 030 3
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026We have just walked through a cloud of tear gas. Welcome to Paris !! 291 9
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026Nous sommes rocking et rolling. Cross border eating. (Meal included in the fare). 060 6
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026Security was nice and fast, as was passport control. I'm open to correction but I think we're in France now on a technical sense. 030 3
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026St Pancras. The detail pieces at the bottom of the statue are beautiful. Nice Underground sign as well. #Speirgorm 0101 10
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026Lunch in Dishoom. Very tasty (quite hot) and excellent service. Nicely done up in the style of an Indian Railways premises. 120 2
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026St Pancras Lock and Cruising Club. The brick water tower (image 1) is open today but tours are booked out. 020 2
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026There's an oven in the back. Trying to figure out if it's a mobile crematorium or something else... 040 4
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026Coal Drops Yard near King's Cross. Former coal distribution yard. Some nods to its history eg the capstan and the wagon turner. 140 4
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026Hello King's Cross and St. Pancreas. And a wee capsule lift. 010 1
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026Crossing the Thames on a Thameslink train. Tower Bridge off in the distance. 152 5
Des @despod.eurosky.social · 17/10/2026Relatively short walk from the plane (no passport control thanks to the CTA) and we're in Gatwick Airport Station for the train to London. 040 4
