Woke to beautiful blue skies after sleeping (and sometimes not sleeping) in a very comfy bed. Walked to the Musee d’Orsay and joined the queue. It took about half an hour so we were in by 10.30 which was good. We made a beeline for the exhibition Impressionists al la mode. It showed how the impressionist painters painted people in every day situations -in the clothes they wore for different occasions. A really interesting exhibition.
We walked around the beautiful space of the Musee some more then decided on an early lunch in the beautiful restaurant as Carmel had to get a taxi at 2.30 for the airport.
I was so so sad to see her go. I’ll be lost with out my buddy. Thank You Carmel for being a great friend and spending time exploring Italy and France with me. I’ll miss you.
After she left, feeling a little sad, I walked and explored other areas of the Musee and then as it was such a Beautiful Day I went to the Luxembourg Gardens.
The weather was fine and sunny so there were loads of people of all ages.
This is what I saw:
Tennis players belting balls -some good and most not so good but no grunting which was a great.
Lovers walking holding hands and stopping for a kiss every now and then.
People reclining in the green chairs they provide and everyone can move around to a spot they choose. It’s wonderful. There are hundreds of green chairs – some are semi-reclining and others more upright. All occupied , though you didn’t have to wait long to secure one. Some people were snoozing in them – others chatting, watching children play, watching tennis, reading.
People reclining in the green chairs they provide and everyone can move around to a spot they choose. It’s wonderful. There are hundreds of green chairs – some are semi-reclining and others more upright. All occupied , though you didn’t have to wait long to secure one. Some people were snoozing in them – others chatting, watching children play, watching tennis, reading.
I saw pony rides – little children sitting tall on ponies with their mums and dads running alongside.
An area roped off for children – all peddling little cars around a course of cones. I’m not sure if the cars were their own or were provided like the deck cars are. But it looked fabulous fun.
The lake had dozens of sailing boats with excited kids and more excited dads controlling them.
A band was playing in a corner and had a group of people dancing along.
People drinking coffee
Chasing balls.
The fit – all running around the perimeter .
A young lady stretching – much to the appreciation of a group of young men.
Groups of chess players complete with their timing bells. All you could hear in that area were little bells and cheering.
I had a wonderful time just watching and taking a few photos.
I then wandered down Bvd St Michel and into St Germaine. I went to Mass (in Spanish) and then bought some dinner to take home. By 7pm I was tired and headed for the comfort of this apartment.
I will be planning my days to fit as much in as possible.
Next week it’s back to Italy and a language school before joining John and Margaret Brannock in their new house in Provence.
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