Arc d'Triomphe
Stained glass window at St. Germaine, the oldest church in Paris
Museum d' OrsayBon jour from Paris and Happy 4th of July to all. We flew in yesterday and were greeted by the usual bad weather that seems to be following us around Europe - yes, it was raining again! It's gorgeous weather today though, and we've been out enjoying the sites. We started at the Museum of Orsay which houses the collection of Impressionist and Post Impressiont art. I finally got a chance to see some original Van Gogh, Renoir, Cezanne, Gaughin, Monet, Manet, and others. The Van Gogh's were definitely my favorite, especially his self portrait - stunning! Greg says that if you walk around it 180 degrees his eyes followed you. We had lunch at a quaint, cafe near the museum and then we walked around the Notre Dame area for a bit longer. Tonight we are celebrating the 4th by taking in Paris - the City of Lights - after dark. Tomorrow we are planning on visiting the Palace of Versailles, which is about a 45 minute train trip outside of Paris. More tomorrow.....
Hi Elena, Greg and Rachel,
ReplyDeleteWow, are you seeing some fabulous sights! I love the history narratives you are writing with the photos. (I had to Google earth your destinations as I am not very familiar with some of the places you've visited). So Berzo San Fermo looks pretty close to Switzerland- must be beautiful countryside there!
Enjoy your 4th of July in Paris. We are going to the Chico Heat game in the 100 degree heat tonight- we'll miss you!!!
Love Susan, Dan ,Sierra and Nick
PS. All is fine at your Chico Villa- I upped your sprinkler time to every day because of the heat and your yard starting to dry out. Mike, your yard guy wants to fertilize your lawn next week...And I have shared your delicious figs with co-workers and friends who all love them!