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Our Vicarious European Trip Continues!

Yesterday my sister-in-law and brother-in-law were in France.

Orsay (pronounced [ɔʁ.sɛ]) is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France. It is located in the southwestern suburbs of ParisFrance, 20.7 km (12.9 mi) from the centre of Paris. ~ Wikipedia. This photo is of the inside of the Orsay.

Tombs – The most notable tomb at Les Invalides is that of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821). Napoleon was initially interred on Saint Helena, but King Louis Philippe arranged for his remains to be brought to France in 1840, an event known as le retour des cendres.

The Thinker and the Rodin Museum. Auguste Rodin was an eminent sculptor, famous during his time, and still famous today for such pieces as “The Kiss” and “The Thinker.” Most of Rodin’s major works are housed in the Musee Rodin, which is located on the Left Bank of Paris within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower.

Today they travel to Barcelona by train. More hopefully tomorrow!

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Vicarious Trip To Europe

 

My brother-in-law and sister-in-law are on a trip to Europe. She is kindly sending me pics so that I can enjoy the trip vicariously. I thought that YOU might enjoy it, too!

First stop was London. They went to a soccer match and then saw a museum with this –

Next stop was Paris, where they found a chocolate shop –

And – a beautiful stained glass window –

And, finally, they went to a display of Vincent Van Gogh where the paintings filled walls and floors, completely surrounding them –

I’m hoping we get more tomorrow. If so, I’ll share…

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