Paris

At the Lourve

Beyond food and lodging, the first order of the day was a trip to the Lourve. Since it was "free" Sunday, it was packed and we joined right in with the throngs.

Statuary at the Lourve

Although we dogged pursued the Mona Lisa, it's fair to say that our favorites were the ancient statuary.

Notre Dame Cathedral, detail.

As we traversed the island approaching to the Cathedral, we could hear singing blasting out of a PA system. On closer inspection we were surprised to find a huge outdoor mass being held for a huge group of Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts united together in voice and space. As always, close inspection reveals many interesting details like the oddly displayed head above.

Pilgrimage to Shakespeare and Company

Many associations here, of course, inlcuding Tina Packer's inspiration for her theatre company of the same name. I also met Patrick Mooney here upon my arrival in Paris in 1991; it was pleasant to see that it had not changed much - at all?

Homage to Truffaut

Since Li's a budding filmmaker, it was a wonderful surprise to happen upon Truffaut's grave in the cemetery on Montmartre. We noticed right away that what's "done" to mark a visit is to leave a Paris Metro ticket. We agree that Truffaut's films are among the finest ever made.

"Peace is a Fight"