Another busy day in Paris. The weather was nicer than yesterday, and with Nancy mastering the subway system we did much less walking. We visited a number of places such as the Orangerie Gallery, which houses Monet's large water lilly paintings. Then we visited the tomb of Napoleon at the Musee L'Armee, a huge military building/museum. His tomb is outrageous, full of marble, decorations, relief carving and guilding. We also visited the Musee Rodin, and walked through the sculpture gardens. We finished the morning visiting the Eugene Delacroix home and studio. In the afternoon, we ventured to the Cathedral Notre Dame. No Quasimodo to be found. :( Nancy liked the Cathedral, but did not find it as stunning as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal. We had a very enjoyable day, but were quite tired. We packed it in for the evening and planned the next couple of days.
Tomorrow we have a big day of travelling planned. We hope to take the 8am train from Paris to Amiens. Then travel to the Longueau British Cemetary, to find the grave site of George Hunter. From there, we will catch a train to Arras to visit the Vimy Ridge Memorial. Finally, catch the train from Arras to Calais, where we have a room booked. We better make those trains! Our plan is to take the ferry to Dover the next morning. Fingers crossed for good weather!
Hope to check in again soon, and we hope all is well with family and friends back home. Thinking of you all while we are away!
Love, JR and Nancy
1 comment:
i just love these updates!! the pictures are terrific. you both look so happy, so great to see you both happy with your travels and plans. bravo to you both! you are seeing so much, so great. finding your way about in all these foreign places. i can't even pronounce them let alone spelling them. i just think it is so great your doing such a wonderful job navigating yourselves. j, who is your no faced artist friend. the food in very inviting, especially that orange juice, looks fresh. the view overlooking Pairs is a great pic. i love seeing the pictures of the both of you. Nancy you look very riveria, and J you look so handsome, thoughs blue eyes are jummping out, just like you dad's.
the catheral pics are amazing too. it is all amazing. everything here is good, still very very hot! everyboby is good, your grandma is doing very well at extendicare. your dad is good. i am enjoying my time with Glory. gramdma & grandpa loscombe sends their love and best to you, and they are doing well too. keep the pics coming...i like seeing the foood your enjoying... show me the food. luv mom
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