After our big sporting day yesterday, we thought a day of culture may be in
order. Therefore it's a trip to The Louvre. Slept in a bit then the
Metro into town, it's only about a kilometre but it is so quick on the Metro -
they have a train every 3 to 4 minutes, so if you miss one there will be
another along shortly.
We were warned about the queues waiting to enter the Louvre, we had no problems
and got in under the amazing pyramid entrance.
Went to all the big names – Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and lots of
others.
Stayed a couple of hours, I’ve
heard of people staying for days, we aren’t looking for THAT much culture.
After lunch we went up to the art gallery where they were having an Andy
Warhol exhibition, it was well worth the effort.
He was an amazing artist and his portraits
are simply stunning.
So much talent,
shame he was only 58 when he died.
Got
home about 5 after another busy day.
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| Entrance hall Louvre |
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| Mona Lisa...that's her at the back |
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The Winged Victory of Samothrace
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| Venus de Milo |
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| Lots of artists are given permission to practice their trade in the Louvre, some very talented people in there. |
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| Outside the exhibition - no photos inside. |
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| You get the idea?? |
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