Our last day in Paris started at l’Orangerie, famous for its Monet waterlilies, and during our visit featuring a Matisse exhibit that we had missed when it came to the US.
The colors, the shapes, the patterns – just take a look. They could inspire a quilt!
Plus a few other gems. Renoir:
Derain:
Among many other masters.
We took a quick wander through the waterlilies and debouched onto the Place de la Concorde.
On the way home, we wandered through the streets in our neighborhood. Apparently this area is a magnet for fashion!
I’m not quite sure where you would wear these clothes, but on the other hand, I’m not a Parisian.
Our last little dinner was takeout from the neighborhood.
Meanwhile, the elevator had stopped working on Saturday and still was not fixed. We were worried about hauling our suitcases downstairs, especially since the handrails were lying on the floor, or even worse, attached at only one end, while the stairs were not only steep but winding.
Fortunately, by chance we ran into American neighbors renting the apartment below, and they were also concerned, especially the mother (who was about our age). But their party included a strapping young man who took our bags down to the sidewalk as though it were nothing. And then the cab we had booked sent a message that they weren’t available after all. Eek! But a further call to another company was a success and we made it to the plane with time to spare. Not a great ending to the trip, but it all worked in the end (and we spotted our neighbors on the flight – they live in northern Virginia, of course!).
To end on a happier note, enjoy this bouquet of tulips!
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