Yesterday I did more wandering and in doing so got a bit turned around and so approached a woman of a certain age, who, in reply to my question, “Excusez moi, parlez vous anglais?” said, “Très mal!” Which means, “very badly!” I was just thrilled. No, seriously, my heart skipped a beat because I knew this meant that she would put up with my fumbling attempts to speak french AND would probably forgive my butchering of her beautiful language. I was then able to tell her I was lost and was trying to find the metro and did she know where the correct metro line was. Thankfully I was even able to understand her directions. Yay and Yay!
Later I had some trouble with my metro day pass and was able to get help from two lovely gentlemen who informed me (in French) that I mustn’t keep my metro ticket next to my cell phone as it deactivates it, but they issued me a new one, and off I went to visit the Catacombs! This last conversation was spoken in a combination of French and English, which I’m getting quite good at and people seem to understand, and are very kind and patient with me. Oh how I love France!
As I was a bit early for my tour of the Catacombs, I went to an exhibit of female photojournalists and another on the occupation of Paris during World War II.
Christine Spengler
Lee Miller
Catherine Leroy
Susan Meiselas
The exhibit on the occupation of Paris was also powerful.
And then it was time for my tour of the Catacombs!
I was supposed to then go to the Sacre Coeur, but I got onto the wrong train and didn’t realize until it was too late to get there in time, so that will have to be another day.
I spent the evening with friends. And on the way to their home I stopped in one of the many beautiful flower shops in Paris and brought them these.
Today I’m off to the Aiguille en Fete!
This worked great through the email. Saw all the photos and suddenly realized what I was seeing! Oh wow! Thanks for the photo of the roses. Nice to have friends in Paris to visit.
Oh good! I’m so glad. It should be working via FB as well, now.
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Flowers are wonderful. Bones reminds me of Rwanda. History…. …
Enjoy yor experiences!❤
Yes, beautiful Rwanda. Another country I fell in love with. ❤️
Oh my goodness, all the bones, skulls.
The flowers in Paris look so lovely.
thank you so much for sharing your adventure in Paris. Hugs Dear Friend enjoy
I just cannot get over how many absolutely beautiful flower shops there are here. I love how the French emphasize beauty and art.
I’m so glad you had a great day even though you did get a bit turned around.
Thank you so much Sandi. I absolutely love Paris. Having such a wonderful time.
Oh, it is a joy to experience your travels with us. Thank you so much.
Thank you Nancy. What a wonderful city!!
Thank you Nancy. It’s a pleasure to be able to do so!