Week in Paris

Bonjour! It's been a couple of days since the last post. I find that we're doing so much I need to post frequently or I forget what we did and when! 

On Friday we slept in and then made our way to saint chapelle, a famous church with 360 stained glass windows. We took a couple of videos to show you all once we're back. It was beautiful and not too overcast so there was a fair bit of light coming through. Next we went to the prison where Marie Antoinette was held. That had an art exhibition going on at the same time so some of the cells had artworks in them. It was a weird combo but it was only 4E so it was okay haha. 

We then walked to the louvre gardens and had a very late lunch that we'd pre bought to save money (from the supermarket). I had a really disappointing tuna sandwich :(

Following that we explored the mall under the louvre a bit and experienced toilets that charge you 1.5E to use (about $2.60). They weren't that great. Clean I guess. We then met up with a small tour group of 3 others (plus the guide) that we were recommended. Fortunately this meant we got to skip the line which was handy! Our guide took us around all the main artworks including Venus, Mona Lisa and Nike. Mona Lisa wasn't that impressive but I can now say I've seen her. I really liked Nike (the sculpture of the goddess) and one called 'the young martyr" the most. 

Yesterday we went to the musee d'orsay and l'orangerie museums. We saw some of monet's waterlillies, some cool art nouveau furniture, some Renoir and other famous impressionists. We got an early night in. 

Today we took a tour of the gardens of Versailles! Since its a Sunday the fountains all came on at 3pm-5pm and all the groves were open (except a few for renovation). Normally most of the 20 groves are shut bar sat/sun. It was forcast to rain but held off until 5pm when we got soaked despite our umbrella! We saw a wonderful musical fountain and lots of topiaries and paterres. We didn't get time to see the palace as well so that's on tomorrow's agenda along with notre dame. We then have Tuesday to throw in the Eiffel Tower before we leave at 9pm for santorini!!!

Au revoir, C xx

Today's photo is a frank Lloyd wright door that Daniel liked. Sorry you haven't had any actual photos from the camera yet, only cellphone ones. They're on their way!