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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING RUE SAINT HONORÉ

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RAINY DAY PHOTOS

Weather has a profound effect on everything we do. the way we dress, what we decide to do in a day. Where is decide to do it. How we decide to do it. Whether we like it or not weather is a primary concern.

Walking in Paris today in the rain changed everything. I was more protective of my camera, which in turn changed the way I took photographs; or if I would even choose to take one.

THE MORE I LEARN THE LESS I KNOW

We are all guilty at some level of considering ourselves and our culture the best there is. It is a refreshing wakeup call to see things so refined created centuries before the bronze age in Europe. Musee Guimet

NOTRE DAME, ABOVE PARIS

The weather cleared for a time, so I thought I would risk waiting in line and climbing (386 steps up and then down) the tower of Notre Dame. Fortune smiled on me and the day cleared even more and I was able to see for the first time the view and the fantasy of the stone carvers of Notre Dame. It is not a stretch get from these gargoyles to fairy tales. And what must have gone through the minds of the men carving these beasts. What a treat.

PARIS IN THE RAIN

Winter in Paris means rain. What better use of a rainy day then to visit museums.

EMPIRE OF THE DEAD

This is my second visit to the catacombs. It is gruesome, yet moving sight; millions of displaced dead.

BACCARAT AT THE PETIT PALAIS

Earlier in the day I went to La Defense. I will post photographs another day. It was an experience. Then, in the afternoon, the 250th anniversary of Baccarat.

The Baccarat exhibit at the Petit Palais. It is always a pleasure to go to the Petit Palais.