Sunday was my 28th birthday. Last year, I ate sushi and got drunk on Veuve Cliquot while watching movies with my ex. This year I spent my birthday eating a sandwich in the nudist section of the Bois de Vincennes. It had too much mayo, and I’m like 98% sure the park was just a […]
Today is Monday, July 28. This past weekend, I spent the entire time visiting some truly amazing places! Friday was spent in Amiens with the class, which is located in the north of France. It’s known for its canals and unique architecture that is quite different from that seen in Paris. It feels more inspiredContinue reading “Looong Weekend”
This past Friday we visited Amiens for our class day trip and while we were there, visited Jules Verne’s home which has been turned into a museum about the author. I had started reading 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in preparation, but wasn’t able to finish it before the visit. Nevertheless, it was a really…
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More views of the prettiest building in Paris, the Montparnasse Tower, from across the city! My friends and I have determined that it not only looms, but lurks as well.
Two views from Chap de Mars park
Seen from the Basilique de Sa…
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When I learned we were going to visit the Museum of the Army, I was quite indifferent to the idea. I have never been one for military history, and American military museums are often one-note, focusing on the same aspects of American wars. What I had been forgetting was that French military museums would feature … Continue reading “Musée de L’Armée: Barding (not the singing kind)”
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One of my favorite parts of our day trip to Amiens was the cathedral, which pleasantly shocked me with its size and the wealth of historical details and decoration. I was very interested to notice that not only were there an array of different window styles throughout the cathedral, including styles that varied even between… Continue reading Windows to Preservation Past
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This past Monday, I visited the Arc de Triomphe with my friend Libbie. We went because we needed something to do that didn’t cost money and the free museums around the city are largely closed on Mondays. It’s a site that I felt like I should go to while I’m here, but I didn’t feel…
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When I first got here, I was like, “oh my god, everyone is so chic, I will never be able to blend in.” And I haven’t! It was so impressive initially, the level of put-togetherness. Every outfit is so clean and structured and…conservative. I’m bored with it! I miss dressing stupid on purpose! I miss […]
My last post included a poll where I asked my readers to rank eight of the creatures I saw at Château de Pierrefonds. Thank you to everyone who voted! As promised, I will share the results here. #8 Feathered Snake Coming Out of Helmet There was not a lot of enthusiasm for this little guy.…
Euphoria’s interactivity is a nice change when compared to many museums and their extremely static exhibits. I feel it successfully brings out the inner child in people, which I believe is necessary in this increasingly negative world. The different installations are pleasant enough on their own, but come alive with human interaction, such as the …
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