Race in Paris

Last night we happened across a film from 1961, Paris Blues. Sidney Poitier and Paul Newman were jazz musicians living in Paris, and Diahann Carroll and Joan Woodward played American women on vacation together. Race played a significant role, as the couples fell in...

Eiffel Tower

We stayed up talking about this last night: our most romantic date ever! We watched the sunset from the Eiffel Tower (obscured by the clouds), then continued up to the summit to watch the lights of Paris come on.

Musee d’Orsay

The Musee d’Orsay has an incredible collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art, including exquisite statuary we’re still talking about. It occupies an old train station with a 5th floor terrace that’s a great spot for looking out over the city. Fun fact:...
Paris

Paris

Today we went farther afield to the Parc de Bercy, and walked across the Seine toward the Zoo. We’ve decided to spend two weeks here, being tourists at a bit more relaxed pace. In the Parc de Bercy, the 12th Arrondissement. A view of one of the spectacular modern...

Beautiful Paris

This is the most beautiful city I’ve ever seen, architecturally. I love the way the Seine winds through, and there are trees and parks and flowers everywhere. I’ve seen beautiful cities – certainly Vancouver’s natural setting is the most magnificent I’ve seen....