I made this photo at the Puce de Vanves. It is a small to medium sized flea market open on Saturdays and Sundays. This merchant was really quite friendly and did not mind me taking his picture at all. Most of the French are actually quite friendly and charming people. This last visit was the week that the second war in Iraq began. Several of my acquaintances ceased being friendly for a considerable time because I was "supporting" France and in turn they weren't "supporting" us. Think how much better off we would be had we listened to their advice and followed their lead of caution. Oh well, any day I'd rather be in France discussing the qualities of some modest wine than discussing the whys and wherefores of politics. I bet I can find a decent set of old crystal wines stems at Vanves.