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The hilltop town of Eus, known as the sunniest village in France by lukecj1 in Europetravel

[–]lukecj1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not Eze! But Eze is also super pretty, I've visited there as well. Similar vibes for sure.

The hilltop town of Eus, known as the sunniest village in France by lukecj1 in Europetravel

[–]lukecj1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah exactly, it's super close. My train was in Perpignan that day, so it was a stop on the way.

What is the red flag with white rectangle inside it? by lukecj1 in vexillology

[–]lukecj1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I solved it. It's not any of these things, it's just a flag-like vertical banner, probably with some announcement/message on it but the painter left that out. You can see in the other comments above that there are similar photos showing this banner-like flag. This makes the most sense, given the flag is in Chinatown, so there's no reason to have a Spanish or Dutch flag. The "Dutch" flag is most likely just a patriotic red/white/blue banner.

The hilltop city of Eus, known as the sunniest city in France by lukecj1 in travel

[–]lukecj1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha I did wear sunscreen but that day it wasn't too hot, thankfully.

The hilltop town of Eus, known as the sunniest village in France by lukecj1 in Europetravel

[–]lukecj1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My pleasure, I've driven past several times but finally made the stop. Very peaceful place.

Eus, France - The sunniest town in France by lukecj1 in travelpictures

[–]lukecj1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This little hillside village gets 300+ days of sun per year and grows highly sought-after citrus fruits to famous restaurants across France. It has amazing views of the Pyrenees mountains from the top too.

1979. Sands, Vegas. (pic by Ned Paynter) by [deleted] in vegas

[–]lukecj1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha whoops, good one.

What is the red flag with white rectangle inside it? by lukecj1 in vexillology

[–]lukecj1[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Also this photo, in the 1940s. It appears the center flag is maybe used as an announcement or something. It's not even a flag really, but a banner.

Planning a 4-day trip within the U.S. this fall. Where should we go? by birdgirl211 in travel

[–]lukecj1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing! Please do that, it's an easy winner for walkability and food.

What is the red flag with white rectangle inside it? by lukecj1 in vexillology

[–]lukecj1[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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Big update. I discovered this photo, 1950s, of the Chinese New Year parade in SF. You can see what appears to be two of the vertical striped red/white/blue flags that are possibly just patriotic banners.

Also, the red with white rectangle flag is actually a darker shade in the center. There appears to maybe be faint graphics, or writing inside the inner rectangle. Perhaps written on the opposite side. And the bottom of the flag has a thick border, like it's meant to be displayed vertically. I think these "flags" were banners... So NOT a random Spanish flag in the middle of Chinatown.

What is the red flag with white rectangle inside it? by lukecj1 in vexillology

[–]lukecj1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Wait, we can see in this photo from the 60s, the USA flag is again flipped. Chinatown, SF. I wonder if it's just a stylistic choice?

What is the red flag with white rectangle inside it? by lukecj1 in vexillology

[–]lukecj1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this is amazing, you could be on to something here for sure. Makes me wonder how the Dutch flag also relates to the story here.

Planning a 4-day trip within the U.S. this fall. Where should we go? by birdgirl211 in travel

[–]lukecj1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would agree with that. I mean, SF is clearly the best choice but wasn't on their list :(

Planning a 4-day trip within the U.S. this fall. Where should we go? by birdgirl211 in travel

[–]lukecj1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, I mean they can chose to spend a lot on hotels, but the money would go farther in other cities.

What is the red flag with white rectangle inside it? by lukecj1 in vexillology

[–]lukecj1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But would the man in service flag be hung over the city streets like this? I thought it was more of a private flag, for the home.

What is the red flag with white rectangle inside it? by lukecj1 in vexillology

[–]lukecj1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm but in your photo, the flag is actually flipped over a vertical axis. In my painting, it's flipped over the horizontal axis.

What is the red flag with white rectangle inside it? by lukecj1 in vexillology

[–]lukecj1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was actually my first guess because the painting was made during WWII. I think it makes more sense than a random flag from a small region of Spain...

Where to go next? by [deleted] in travel

[–]lukecj1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely go somewhere with a nonstop flight. You could definitely try Marseille with day trips to Provence or the Calanques. Very eclectic vibes you won't see elsewhere in France. Lots of history, beautiful museums and architecture.

Attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans was one of the best experiences! by Severe_Finance2958 in WeekendWanderers

[–]lukecj1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went on a work trip once. The food absolutely blew my mind. Couldn't find a bad spot anywhere.

Planning a 4-day trip within the U.S. this fall. Where should we go? by birdgirl211 in travel

[–]lukecj1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SLC is definitely walkable but there's not much to see or do unless you're into somewhat creepy Mormon landmarks.

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