…and so tired! Nothing like suffering through jetlag on your first day back at work. The trip was amazing. I loved (loved) Paris. Anyways, so many highlights – I can’t wait to share the photos! The Louvre at Night, … Continue reading
Category Archives: london/france (2009)
Nice, France
I ended the trip with some much needed time on the beach. :)
Cafe de Flore
My last day in Paris, I went to Cafe de Flore to channel Sartre, soak in the atmosphere, and write in my journal. I was especially excited when I ended up sitting next to a certain well-known New Yorker staff … Continue reading
Notre Dame
Paris at Night
notre dame, from the seine along the seine karen, photographer (and sometimes shopper) big head rainstorm in paris rainstorm in paris rainstorm in paris rainstorm in paris dancing along the seine
The Louvre at Night
I wasn’t originally going to take night photos of the Louvre. But walking through on the way to the Metro, the “golden hour” lighting was too good to pass up. I ended up staying for dinner, and more photography of … Continue reading
“Mona Lisa”
I was mixed on whether to hunt down the “Mona Lisa” inside of Louvre – I had heard the crowds take all the joy out of it But once inside the museum, it’s kinda hard to resist such a famous … Continue reading
The Louvre
What can I say – the Louvre is a beautiful museum. michelangelo’s dying slave. stunning.
Bastille Day Fireworks at the Eiffel Tower
I arrived in Paris on Bastille Day. Unfortunately, it meant that I missed the morning parade (and the Balls the night before). But I did get to see the Champ de Mars fireworks! (click to see … Continue reading
Cambridge
My last day in London, I took the train to Cambridge… The weather was all over the place… cloudy, rainy, sunny. It made for some fun photography in this picturesque town. … Continue reading
Kings Cross Station & Platform 9 ¾
My friend lives right next to King’s Cross Station. So, I was super excited to fake a Harry Potter “Platform 9 ¾” Kodak moment. To my very pleasant surprise, King’s Cross Station actually HAS a platform 9 ¾! OMG … Continue reading
“Waiting for Godot” on the West End
Continuing a weekend of great theatre, we went to see Samuel Beckett’s "Waiting for Godot" with Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. Before the trip, I considered reading “Waiting for Godot,” but decided not to. In hindsight, I really wish I … Continue reading