Tuesday, June 28, 2011

A stained glass window

Here's a very different window, seen from inside looking out. This is one of many similar windows in the fourteenth century royal residence at Loches. I have no idea how old these windows are. They could be very old or they could be more modern interpretations of what might have been there before. Who knows?

Looking east over the Indre River valley from the royal château in Loches.

We're enjoying (or at least not complaining about) the mini heat wave we're having. Although I must say that when it gets over 30ºC (about 86ºF) in the house we're not exactly comfortable. Still, the vegetable garden appreciates the sun and heat, as long as I keep it watered.

On Monday, we opted for a salad lunch. Got to keep cool. The laundry is drying very quickly out on the line in this weather. And though it's hot, there is not much humidity. Thank goodness.
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8 comments:

  1. Victor28 June, 2011 09:43

    A lot warmer than the 16c we experienced in Paris just two weeks ago!

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  2. Mark28 June, 2011 12:30

    Old/new? It's still a pretty window. And I like how you cropped it to fit on your page.
    Walt, thanks for your help on my site yesterday. With that info, I can report it to the Comment Administrators.
    Mark
    p.s. I'm glad to be going back to work today. I could use the rest. m.

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  3. Diogenes28 June, 2011 15:39

    Do you guys have A/C in the house?

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  4. Craig28 June, 2011 17:13

    I'm a sucker for stained glass in all it's varied forms. The simplicity of this design appeals to me and I like the colour tones too.

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  5. ginny28 June, 2011 20:56

    Love the Bertie on the car pic!

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  6. BentonQuest29 June, 2011 02:37

    Cool window!

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  7. wcs29 June, 2011 07:02

    victor, I know! But the heat hasn't lasted. We're back to seasonal temperatures now for a few days.

    mark, hehehe. Are the comment administrators Fred & Co.?

    diogenes, Ha! It is to laugh... Nope.

    craig, I agree.

    ginny, he gets up there from time to time. Must be warm in the sun.

    bentonquest, thanks!

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  8. Sandra Ludwig29 February, 2012 15:12

    The color tones of the stained-glass window are perfect. From the inside looking out, the view over the Indra River valley is so picturesque it almost feels like you're looking at a vintage painting. I love it!

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