I have decided that if I stayed in Paris for a month I would still not have enough time to see and do everything. It is an amazing city with so many beautiful buildings and museums. I just finished my second full day in Paris. Total miles walked today 14.04 a bit less than yesterday’s total of 14.88. So far since I left Dallas (April 20th) I have walked 55.71 miles with 22.65 in New York and 33.06 in Paris. My feet have decided that tomorrow I will take the metro to the Museum d’Orsay. Since I can’t seem to get a sense of direction, today I came across the Pantheon and Notre Dame Cathedral. I plan on touring those either Thursday or Friday but I did take some pictures outside of Notre Dame.
I was running late to The Louve because I kept getting sidetracked with incredible buildings and fountains on my walk to the museum. The biggest attraction at the Louve was the Mona Lisa. Literally there were no less than 75 people crowded around the painting and all trying to get the best shot on their cameras, phones and tablets. The objects d’art from the Louis XIV and Louis XVII were incredible especially the watches and snuff boxes – truly ornate. I’m a little spoiled as far as paintings go since I went to The Barnes Museum in Philadelphia shortly after it opened in its new location in 2012. As you may know Dr. Barnes was very specific about how his paintings were to hang and each room has a story. There were obviously incredible paintings at The Louve but knowing the story behind the way Dr. Barnes displayed his collection added extra appreciation for not only the collector but the artists. The French and Italian sculptures at the Louve were magnificent. After seeing them, I can’t wait to view the Elgin marbles in London and the museums in Italy.
Have a great night!
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