So we've been able to do a lot of exploring lately. My program went to Chartres, France. It's a small city just outside of Paris and they have one of the biggest cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is known for its stained glass windows...in particular the blue they used. For hundreds of years people have been trying to imitate this blue but can't. It was pretty nice to be able to see a smaller town in France. We had a really nice lunch and did a lot of walking tours. A nice little day trip overall.
Last weekend, Erica and I went to le Parc de Buttes (in the NE part of the city). It had everything from caves, a river, a children's carnival, walking trails, a big tower with a great view of Sacre Coeur and cotton candy..ha.
We've been on a museum craze lately. The Louvre is free for students 18 to 26 on Friday nights so the other night we all went there. For those who have been during the day, its a really different vibe. It's fun at night. After we left the Louvre, we took some really fun pictures. There was full moon that night and everything at the Palle Royal was illuminated.
On Thursday nights, the Musee d'Orsay is free for students so Allison and I ventured over there. This is my favorite museum in Paris. Its full of impressionist artists. Lots of Monet, Degas, Rodan (MY FAVORITE! The Gate of Hell are there), Manet and Van Gogh. The Orsay used to be the main train station in Paris so it's a really cool building and the architecture is gorgeous. They're known for the big clock in the main gallery (see photo).
Last night, I went to le Musee du quai Branly. The museum is only a year old and is situated on the Seine River and just under le Tour Eiffel. The exhibit we went to see was all on African and Pacific art. It was nice to see something different. Again, another museum with beautiful architecture.
This week in Paris is fashion week! On Friday, my roommate, Erica, got to go to the Chanel fashion show. Her pictures are amazing. She saw Kanye, Rihanna and MK Olsen! Tonight we are the list for a high-class party called "Fashion is not Dead." It is supposedly where all the industry people are going tonight. Either way, sound pretty Paris! Hopefully something exciting will happen.
Last Monday was Holly's 21st birthday! We had a big party at our apartment with two cakes and lots of champagne. After that, we went to Barrio Latino for some drinks and...unknown to us...salsa dancing night. On the way there, we met a mid-50 year-old man from South Dakota who moved to Paris 25 years ago to teach Salsa. Some guy at the bar asked me to dance and after my HORRIBLE attempt at Salsa dancing, he said, "Okay. Goodbye. Thats enough." Looks like I might need my S. Dakota teacher after all...
Tomorrow...in continuance of what we've dubbed 'Paris adventure week' we are going to climb to the top of Notre Dame where you can find the best views of Paris. Then we are going to le Pompidou. (Its the first Sunday of the month so everything is free!) This is Paris' ultra modern Musee. I was there when I was in Paris in 05 but I'm excited to go back. http://www.centrepompidou.fr/Pompidou/Accueil.nsf/Document/HomePage?OpenDocument&L=2
Au Revoir!
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