I had high expectations for Paris, and all those expectations were met, and more! After dumping our bags quickly at the Hotel, off we went exploring. Our Hotel was just off Avenue De Opera, which at one end was the Place De L’Opera and at the other end the MUSEE DE LOUVRE!! One guess which way we headed. We had been walking for not even 5 minutes when I was asked directions by a non english speaking tourists and I was rather impressed with myself to be able to actually help them (im better at reading a map than I thought). While walking down the street it became clear that the traffic rules in Paris is a basic free for all, and motorbikes are parked everywhere. At the end of the road you come to a wall with arches, nothing could have prepared us for what was beyond the wall. Waiting at the lights Dad had his first experience with a gypsie who threw a ring down infront of him, luckily for his reading on the Eurostar of the Lonely Planet he knew what this was all about and held tight to his bag. Through the arches and before us was a huge courtyard, to the left Musee De Louvre, to the right, Arc De Triumph Du Carousel and behind it Jardin Des Tuileries which at the end is the Champs Elysees and the Arc De Triumph. We stood in this one spot for a good 5 minutes overwhelmed. For me I just could not believe that I was standing here, seeing all of these things that I studied at University and especially the art works that I would eventually see in the Louvre. Then as we took a few steps it came into sight, the marvelous Tour Eiffel. And then that little rush of excitement came back as I had a little jump and squeal. I looked into the pram to Lily, and she was fast asleep!!!!!These are just a few of the pics, more to come I was just too excited and HAD to share ASAP!!!! Paris, the most romantic, picturesque place I have ever experienced. Everything is beautiful, the parks, the architecture and the people. Everyone I asked for help was happy to give us directions. I will be selling framed prints from Paris in the near future, if you are interested in purchasing any prints from Paris or England comment below or contact via email or phone call.
J’Adore Paris……
The Louvre. And the controversial pyramid, which really does not compliment and clashes with the beautiful surrounds of classic buildings, however it would not be the Louvre we know today without it
Was very annoyed at this truck in the photo!! How dare they park there!
Arc De Triomphe du Carousel
The City of Love. Everywhere couples lazing in the sun together.
And someone’s Carousel radar woke her up!!
Place Vendome
Day 2. Off to the Louvre. Inside the building was amazing. We stood and looked at the ceiling for longer than we viewed Mona! So many people inside, and what I couldnt believe was the amount of students there, starting at Lily’s age to high school students. Imagine that going to the Louvre for a school excursion! What I love is that Culture is a high priority here and sport is not.
Delacriox : La Liberte Guidant le Peuple
Liberty leading the people. This painting symbolises the French Revolution, and the day that the people rose and dethroned their king. It is a reminder that while these beautiful palaces were being built many people were dying of starvation and were poor.
And here she is….the Mona Lisa. I do believe that she is smiling, if not smirking. Still pinching myself that I saw this.
The Musee d’Orsay….didnt have a chance to go here too, but this place houses ALOT of timeless artworks
Shopping anyone?????
Yes that is 5 lanes of traffic you see, and Im on the bus so that makes 6! Dont know how it works, but it does and no one collides.
And here she is The Eiffel Tower
Baquette in the sun….was STILL pinching myself at this moment
One of these will be a nice HUGE canvas for my lounge room, but colour or black and white…cant decide
by Skye Nestler
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