Unlike other trips I’ve not had the time or quite truthfully, the energy, to do a blog. In addition, taking photos while walking with a cane is almost impossible. But- I’ve managed some and thought I’d send off a little summary of what we’ve done in these 2 1/2 weeks.
The trip started off with a terrific dinner at Locolino, an Italian restaurant in the 6th. We sat at the small counter facing the cooks so we could watch them cooking. And of course could chat with them and the wait staff.
A few nights later we celebrated George’s 94th birthday at the Opera Bastille – an all Balanchine program with a performance of the spectacular American in Paris – music by Gershwin. Here we are drinking champagne toasts before entering the hall.
We went to a couple of terrific exhibitions: a retrospective of Richter at the Frank Gehry designed museum, art deco at the Museum of Decoratif Arts and a perfume exhibit at the Palais de Tokyo. I don’t have any photos of that except to say it was the girls afternoon out and we had a blast.
Art Deco- Cartier’s jewelry was spectacular only to be outdone by replicas of the Orient Express trains.
Friends, food and lots of good cheer. We’ve had some friends visiting, we’ve visited with diners at home and out. The weather has been agreeable just getting cold now. The front of our apartment house became the background for Chanel’s fall campaign- seen below.
And not to be outdone- friends found the largest croissant I’ve ever seen.
and one last spectacular shot of the Eiffel Tower as we passed under it during a night tour of Paris.
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Is George still working on devouring that croissant? How appropriate that George got to celebrate his b-day with the other great Georges–Gershwin and Balanchine! Joyeux anniversaire!
Thanks for sending these wonderful, joyful pics to brighten up our day!
Much love,
Phil an Ed
Wow- I hadn’t thought about all the George’s So right. It did take a couple of days to finish that croissant. It stayed fresh and delicious.
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Hi Carolann,Looks like you’re having a wonderful time! Enjoy thoroughly! It’s getting really cold here. Brrrr….35 degrees. Today being Veterans Day, I went to the commemoration in Burlington and of course thinking about Dick and his years of service. Look like his liver cancer could possibly be caused by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune while he was stationed there. There’s a class action suit regarding Veterans and their deaths. Heading to AZ for Thanksgiving on the 25th. I won’t be here to celebrate your Anniversary on the 30th so I’m sending all good and warm wishes to you both for a wonderful Anniversary and a Happy Birthday to George! 94 Woohoo!Be well,Cyn
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