Leaving Monet's Gardens- Giverny
This man leaned into his cane and walked slowly towards the exit of Monet's Gardens at Giverny. He fit into the scene as if he belonged there and had indeed been there for a 10 years himself. I would like to think that Monet would have asked him...
Hall of Mirrors
The Hall of Mirrors is the biggest room in the Palace of Versailles. It owes its name to the 17 mirror arches facing 17 windows overlooking the Park.
Eiffel Tower
An iconic tourist destination, the Eiffel Tower is a must see on the bucket list of travel agendas. The thrill of climbing to the top of the tower makes the breathtaking view of the landscape of Paris that much more satisfying. The greenery and...
Have A Seat - At La Musee Des Arts Decoratifs
We spent half a day at this wonderful museum, near the Louvre off Rue de Rivoli. This was part of an exhibit all about chairs. These look like models but are full size, viewed from above. (Cafe at the museum is especially good.)
Serenading the dead
We don't know if Chopin, Molière, Colette, Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, and other famous denizens of Père Lachaise were disturbed by the keening sounds of Bruce Ackley's soprano saxophone on this cold January afternoon. But a security...
The Famous Montmartre Man
I was wandering the back alleys of Montmartre's touristic Place du Tertre when I spied this restaurant worker taking a break at the back door of this creperie.
At the moment I went to snap the shutter he spied me as well. Although he appeared...
Isn't it Loverly?
Romance is everywhere in the City of Lights. During my two week stay in Paris I lost count of how many lovers I saw, who caught up in the city's magic, shared a passionate kiss.
This Montmartre couple seemed different. Their embrace was so...
Always good, not always cheap!
And of course I am referring to having a coffee in Paris. The Cafe de Flore is located on Blvd Saint Germain, in the area where the likes of Hemingway, Fitzgerald and so on used to hang out and write American classical literature.
If you're on a...
Rodin Museum Paris France
My wife and two friends were tired of "museums" so they mistakenly decided to go shopping while I went to the Rodin Museum alone. It was breathtaking, the flowers were all in full bloom, the art on displayed inside was rare and beautiful but the...
