Monthly Archives: May 2013

  The Sacre’ Coeur is a beautiful basilica, and from the steps in front of it you can see all of Paris laid out before you. 

  When you see Versailles, it helps you understand why the queen lost her head, even if she was unfairly blamed for the extravagance.  I read somewhere that an estimated 10% of all French wealth was used in its construction.  … Continue reading →

  Well, it’s raining and cold.  Again.  So I’m doing museums again today, using the Museum Pass.  I paid about $50 for it and am determined to make it work for me, but at this point I’ll be happy just … Continue reading →