It is said that the Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets in the world, also one of the most beautiful. This morning we thought we would take a stroll and see what we could find just in the ordinariness of life. I would say the avenue is a beautifully tree-lined, wide avenue for strolling, yet the disparity of poverty on the street to the plethora of riches in the boutiques unsettles the heart. I don’t want to write and show merely the opulence of a city for that is not the truth nor the exclusivity of its beauty. Truth and beauty lie in what is sometimes shunned and buried. It lies in the ordinary and what is daily reality. The poverty seen in these photos were of the aged who were broken and homeless. This is how it is, no matter where you travel, the antithesis of life sometimes catches you off guard. It is then you stop, do what you can in the moment and carry on, praying that the grace of God would protect, shelter, and provide for those who have nothing.
Diane & Rick, Do not know if you can receive from this end, but will try a note…..Thank you for your daily travel. They are wonderful. It is fun to see the world thru your eyes. Great pictures. Keep up the good work and try to do it with a little sunshine. The building show so much better with sun light! (Just kidding) Continue to have fun and have a safe journey. Vicki
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Hi Vicki, yes we can receive, it let’s me know when someone has commented. The weather in Paris has been up and down. When the sun does come out it is usually late afternoon and we are long done with the journey of the day. Thank you for commenting as it’s very encouraging, and for enjoying this travel along with us.
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Oh my gosh Diane buy the shoes!!!! they are amazing
Hugs
Marta
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Not for 600 Euros! No longer in Kansas Toto, we are now in Spain.
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