06/10/09
Today was a very long day but amazing and beat my expectations.
I honestly wasn't overly excited about the Louvre b/c art doesn't excite me that much. But, I went with Kerryn (from Australia) today and I began to understand why people love the Louvre. Luckily we both had a very similar taste in what we wanted to see which worked out perfectly. We were able to work together to make the Louvre exprience perfect for both of us and yes, working together is a good idea in that place b/c it is so big. and for everyone wanting to go, please buy the museum pass - you will not regret it. We started with the history of the Louvre and hey have actually excavated the medievial ruins of the first louvre for us to walk around - amazing. Plus there was an exhibit on how they preserved the art during WW II. We then heading to different exhibits to see what we wanted to see - Code of Hammarabi, Mona Lisa, enus de Milo, Napolean's Apartment, Ramses I and III sacrophagus's plus others. It was a wonderful experience - we thought we'd spend an hour and spent about 5. I do have to sa though, people are pushy a rude. It wasn't really bad until the end when the masses sarted pouring in. I definitely got knocked over by a 90 year old french lady.
We went to lunch near the Musee D'Orsay after that and had a dessert plate and baguette - still in love with french food.
We visited the Musee D'Orsay and did the 5th floor, impressionis (renior, monet, van gogh) and I have a new favorite artist - Alfred Sisley. Looking forward to finding out more about him when I get home.
From there we headed to Notre Dame and I acually got to hear a mass. It was an amazing experience to participate in a church service in Notre Dame - definitely a highlight so far. It was so rainy I didn't go on top though, another thing to do when I come back.
Went to the train station and bought my ticket to not barcelona but PortBou - I have to transfer on the morning of the 12th there to barcelona - should be a fun experience:-)
Dinner was japanese - definitely my favorite misso soup so far - of american and german and good conversation with Kerryn. Can't believe tomorrow is my last day in Paris, I have enjoyed it much more than I thought.
Taking the overnight train tomorrow night so should a busy day tomorrow before I leave. The eiffel tower is my last stop in paris, can't wait.
Pray that the weather holds out for the eiffel tower.
Many blessings today - things I've learned to appreciate and the reminder that God is constant with me during this trip and always.
Another day to explore - Paris est tres maginifique!
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Wow. It was great reading about your adventures in France. I am guessing my patience level and French rudeness would be an issue. So happy to hear that you are having a great time, hope the weather breaks when you get to your "job" in France. What are the dates that you will in La Sabranenque?
ReplyDeleteTake care and meet lots of new people, what a life changing experience, I wonder how many of the people you are meeting that you will know in ten years and say we met at.....
Love Dad
Thanks Dad and yes, your patience would run thin but it's not the end of the world, you just have to deal A I've learned to. I definitely couldn't believe the old lady knocked me over for the elevator (ps I wasn't getting on the elevator) - they were waiting for her, it wasn't like there was a rush.
ReplyDeleteI'm in Barcelona from tomorrow (the 12th) through Monday morning (th 15th) and then I will be in St. Victor la Coste from the 15th through 22nd. Not sure where I'm going after that.
Thanks for the wellwishes and it is amazing. Can't wait for Barceleona - everyone speaks so highly of it.
It's so nice to read all about your adventures! Miss you!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see pictures! Hope the camera is working out and you figured out how to use it without too much headache! :)
~Hilarye~
Sounds like you're having a fabulous time! Where ya at now? Update soon! :)
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