Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Sur le Pont: ABC Wednesday, and TTThursday

T-shirt for sale in Avignon



© Photos by Kay Davies and
   Richard Schear, France, April, 2011



Sur le Pont d'Avignon 








On the bridge, Avignon,
people dance there, people dance there,


Under bridge, Avignon,
people row there, people row there,


On the streets, Avignon,
people drive there, people ride there,


Carousel, Avignon,
children sing there, children laugh there,


In the square, Avignon,
El'phants dance there, el'phants dance there,


Note: This is a fun video, do watch and listen!
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6OXTPo8bnc


Sur le pont d'Avignon,
On y danse, on y danse,
Sur le pont d'Avignon,
On y danse tous en rond.

Posted for the letter S in ABC Wednesday, click HERE!
and for Thursday Theme Song:  Hootin' Anni's musical meme. CLICK HERE!

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40 comments:

  1. FilipBlogMay 24, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    This castle or gate on teh square Avignon looks really impressive.

    Greetingd,
    Filip

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  2. Lisa May 24, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Just Beautiful. You see the most unique places.

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  3. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioMay 24, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    What a wonderful dancing elephant! And, such a gorgeous town.

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  4. AmandaMay 24, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Avignon is a beautiful place

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  5. Mr PuddyMay 24, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Derar Kay, Fantastic places !
    Mom love Carousel, Avignon,it look magic !
    I like the El'phants dance : )

    Have a wonderful day
    xoxo

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  6. FranciscaMay 24, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Oh drats, the video is blocked here! But your photos of Avignon bring forth a flood of good memories. My parents lived very close to there. I don't recall seeing the dancing elephant, so that must be rather new. Superb S post, Kay!

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  7. anthonynorthMay 24, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    A lovely place and great photos.

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  8. Roger Owen GreenMay 24, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    very attractive SITE.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  9. Sylvia KMay 24, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Great post for the S Day, Kay, and I LOVE the elephant!! You have indeed visited some very lovely and interesting places! Hope you have a great evening!

    Sylvia
    ABC Team

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  10. JulieMay 24, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Ah now ... I was in Avignon in October of 2008, and that elephant surely was not there at that time. It is a lovely city and I spent hours over a number of days traipsing between the bridge and the square out the front of the Papes Palace. Nice memories ...

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  11. CarverMay 24, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I enjoy your travel photographs so much. These are wonderful.

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  12. MerylMay 24, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    The You Tube clip was lots of fun. I really enjoyed the post. Thanks

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  13. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Oh, that dancing elephant is wonderful!
    And I want that t-shirt!!
    I had a record of chansons francaises that I practically wore out (probably wore out my poor mother as well!) and this one was one of my favourites.

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  14. Tumblewords:May 24, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Special places, to be sure. A delightful post!

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  15. HildredMay 24, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Great post Kay, - the video made me want to dance and smile, and same with the dancing elephant!

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  16. magiceyeMay 24, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    that is a lovely series of images!

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  17. xinexMay 24, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Beautiful post! What a lovely place!..Christine

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  18. LinneaMay 24, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Delightful shots...and so much sunshine!

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  19. LewMay 24, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Avignon looks like a happy place! But no one else joined the dancing on the bridge.

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  20. Reader WilMay 25, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    That's a wonderful set of photos of this beautiful bridge and town. I must confess that I have never been there even though my whole family was there . My husband and son were there camping with my sister and her family and I stayed here at home studying for my examination English which was to be in September. Well may be I can see it another time. Thanks for your visit. Have a great rest of the week Kay!

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  21. SquirrelQueenMay 25, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    You are right Kay, the video is lots of fun. Just set down the camera and dance!

    I love the dancing elephants and the bridge is magnificent. Great post Kay.

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  22. Cezar and LéiaMay 25, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    That sculpture is so funny and creative!
    I also love the bridge, the arches are adorable!
    Wonderful idea for this post!
    Leia

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  23. CildemerMay 25, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Very amusing entry for S day with fabulous shots! Loved it!
    Thanks for sharing, Kay;o)
    ***
    Hope you are having a nice and happy week****

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  24. Red Nomad OZMay 25, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    That elephant is marvellous! But now, thanx to you, I'll have that ditty going round my head all day ...

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  25. Gigi AnnMay 25, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Loved the photos, but the video was great, I listened to it twice. That guy loves to dance on the dancing bridge.

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  26. LeslieMay 25, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    love the elephant... and so love that you take me around the world with you :)

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  27. IngridMay 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Wonderful sightseeing tour and yes all French speaking children are brought up with this song even in Belgium !

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  28. jabblogMay 25, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I LOVE the elephant - what fun! Sadly I can't watch the video as it's banned here. (Now I'm really interested;-))

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  29. Martha ZMay 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    That's a wonderful bridge and I love the elephant :)

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  30. Oakland Daily PhotoMay 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    A travel guide to music! Great idea. Could be a meme theme!

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  31. Jenny WoolfMay 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    This is nice! Makes me think I must return to Avignon, it is years since I was there .:)

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  32. Margaret DuarteMay 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Love the pictures, especially of the elephant. Thanks for sharing.

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  33. JoyMay 25, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    What a beautiful place, the elephant is the icing on the cake. What fun to come across it unexpectedly.

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  34. Leslie:May 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I was in Avignon for a day years ago and saw young people in costume dancing in the streets! I don't recall that elephant sculpture, though. It's such a beautiful city and one I'd like to revisit.
    By the way, it was my second time in Skagway, too. This was my 3rd (and probably last) Alaska cruise.

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  35. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 25, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    The elephant sculpture alone is enough to make me want to go there!

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  36. Beverley BairdMay 25, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I can't get that song out of my head now! lol
    Love the elephant sculpture! It looks masive!
    Have a wonderful week Kay!

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  37. KayMay 26, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    I love that whimsical elephant statue.

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  38. Hootin AnniMay 26, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    One song I've not heard before....and the images you've shared are super. I really enjoyed it all!!!

    That elephant sculpture is so cool.

    Pure Imagination

    Have a terrific Thursday y'all!!

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  39. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I like HA have never heard this fun song but how cool. And your photos..spectacular :)

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  40. cieldequimperMay 27, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Wonderful illustration of a song that I hope every French kid is still taught! :-)

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