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This is a picture of the group with whom I spent some French exploring time. Jessica is the brunette in the cream shirt with the dopey look on her face. In case you are wondering, we are now dating. Now that I think of it, you probably aren't wondering. It turns out that they were reposing on Paul Cezanne's grave. So much for respect for the dead! |
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I don't know why I took this picture, but it turned out well. It is just a fruity picure. This door goes absolutely nowhere, other than the other side of the door. This door is located near the broken sword picture below. If anybody has any idea what this door is, or a funny caption for it, email me |
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This hand is located in front of the Cathédral at Chartres, as is the door above. This cathédral plays a critical part in the saga of Jeanne d'Arc. This hand and sword is actually a symbol for martyrdom, and if you look carefully, you can read what the wall says [written here in English]: "To Jean Moulin, organizer of the resistance; hero and martyr" At any rate, it is a neat statue. |
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This is the castle at Chambord. It is one of the most famous castles in the world, and Robin Leach has visited it on several occasions. This was the "summer home" for some French kings. They would visit here when they wanted to "rough it," because this castle has only 479 rooms or so. I think we should all have it so nice. |
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This painting is located in the Musée d'Orsay. The Musée d'Orsay is an old train station located across the Seine River from the Musée du Louvre. The d'Orsay houses more modern art (19th and 20th century) than does the Louvre, and is as great a place to spend a day as the Louvre. Paris.org has a d'Orsay link |
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This is a view from my first hotel room in France. I stayed at the Hôtel Mirific. The cars in France are extremely tiny, due to the small availability for parking spaces (as you can see here)! A Ford Escort would be considered a rather large car in France. If you ever see a Cadillac in France, let me know, because they'll NEVER find a space to park. |
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This is a picture of some of my group. From left to right are: Myself, Miss Rao, J.R. (Rao's bro), Mrs. Barnes, and Sarv. We are standing in front of the Ritz hotel in France. The cheapest room (i.e. ground floor facing the street) costs only 6000 francs per night (roughly $1,200 U.S.), so I suggest spending your nights in France here if you have an extremely large amount of money burning a hole in your pocket. |
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The is the castle at Chenonceau. Yes, that is spelled correctly, I checked. I don't want any angry e-mail. This is rated as one of the ten most beautiful castles in the world, and it is easy to see why. Of the part that resides over the water, the lower floor is a long marble-floored ball room. This castle was owned by various Charles' and was once given by a King Charles (I don't know which) to his mistress as a present. Again, we should all have it so nice. |