Well it’s my last night in Paris and I am back at the hotel trying my best to keep from getting a cold. I can feel it coming. Oh no! I want to have my taste buds for Italy. The pharmacist nearby gave me some little supplements to try and keep it from arriving. Fingers … [Read more]
It’s 10:30 on Tuesday evening and I’m enjoying a glass of wine I bought from a winery and some biscuits from a highly recommended bakery. That’s a great end to two long days touring the countryside. Yesterday was tiring as I had a 12+ hour long tour of the Loire valley. The French countryside is … [Read more]
I woke up this morning to a sunny, cloudless day. I opened the windows and laid back in bed and took in the view for a few minutes. Breathtaking. When I stepped out of the shower awhile later, church bells were ringing. Great start! My first stop today was “Marche des les creations” a Sunday … [Read more]
Walked my shoes off on my first full day in Paris. I began the day at the Musée Rodin and ended up at the Arc de Triomphe. In between I visited the Hotel Invalides, Musee d’Orsay, Garden Tuilleries and avenue Champs-elysses. All in all a full 12 hours of walking was had. Musée Rodin Musée … [Read more]
Bonjour! Aaaand that’s about the extent of French I know. I arrived in Paris from London this morning via the Eurostar. It took 2 hours and was a fast and pleasant ride.
This is the exterior of Centre Pompidou, the National Modern Art Museum in Paris. What unique architecture. I imagine it was shocking to the locals when it first opened in 1977; but that’s what a modern art museum should be. Did a little Googling and here’s what I found: “The architects created huge uncluttered space … [Read more]
Next fall I’m travelling to Europe and last week I took the first step of my adventure, I picked up a couple of travel books. Let me tell you, I’m devouring the France one. Trying to figure out the city maps, trains, and sights to see is a daunting task, but an exciting one. I … [Read more]
