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Paris in August

Place des Voges

May 4, 2008

Wandering through the tiny streets of La Marais, we encountered this marvelous bit of history, it’s plaza a brief respite from the long walk. Henry IV developed this marshy land on the right bank opposite the lle Saint Louis.  In 1612, it was officially inaugurated for the wedding of Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. [...]

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Better than Bees

May 4, 2008

It seemed to be an innocent intersection with a couple of folks from Scotland visiting the museum at the same time I was. Certainly, I gave a double-take to this handsome Scotsman in his beautiful kilt. And clicked several photos of him discreetly (although I caught the gate guard laughing at my admiration of the [...]

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Jardins et Bees

May 4, 2008

Paris in August is reported to be deserted, as Parisians typically vacation during this hot month. However, we found that not to be the case. In fact, it was almost like Spring, with lovely cool nights and gardens still in bloom. This busy Parisian bee is at the Musée Carnavalet, an acidental discovery of ours. [...]

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