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Gustav

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Don't know if anyone is interested but it was soooo lovely today I had to take pics of my favourite view to show you Guys! :D





The Viaduct inspired Mr Eiffel to build the Eiffel Tower! I just love this view soo much and wanted to share it with you guys! This is about 5 mins from my house!
 

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Thanks!! Additional info! Viaduct was started in 1863 and finished in 1864! there's a little train that goes over it twice a day!! Sooo cute! And did you know that Mr Eiffel's first name was Gustave!!! Lol! :D
 

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But i've lived here quite happily for 3 years without knowing that!! :D I suppose it is good to have some local knowledge! ;)
 

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It is indeed. People tend to ignore their own communities. There is a lot to learn in this area but I find the 'lifers' know very little. At least the younger ones don't seem to care.
 

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C'est La vie!! It's a shame! but the saying familiarity breeds contempt is so true!!! You start to not see what is really there!! That's why I don't go up that side of the Valley very often so it's still special when I look at that view!!
 

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I was at a press conference last week and the day was gorgeous. Like today. I turned around and saw the whole town shining before the snow capped mountains. And I wasn't the only one looking. I think it really caught the attention of everyone there that day.
 

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It's at times like that you need a camera! But when you take a picture, it's always seems to be lacking something!! Like you guys can't smell what I smelt when I took that picture, you can't feel the heat or wind and you can't see the water flowing in the river below!!
 

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Can you post the link pls?! I'm computerly challenged!! And thanks Becca ;)
Doh! Found the link now! :rolleyes:
It's exactly how I imagined it!! Breathtaking!!
 

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I did. It's under the pic. :) You're right. The pic is lacking. It was a lot warmer that day
 

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so true so true Saje..I had to ride Holley the trolly becuase it was hot and my daughter and i were tired of walking so we grabbed the trolley..took a long tour round the city to get 1 mile closer to home..i learned things i had no idea..and have lived here all my life....adore the pics Gustav. i am fascinated with all the places the people of this forum come from. You all seem so close..
 

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