Along the Way

What can anyone say about Versailles except that it was awe-inspiring in one breathe, and a bit disheartening in another. It truly made me think of the burden on the people of the time, and through the centuries, to maintain a monstrosity of beauty such as this by means of exorbitant taxation. No need to wonder why there was a revolution, yet for now, enjoy the workmanship of amazing architecture and art.

Versailles: one cannot capture the entirety of it with one shot.

So many frescoes on ceilings... — So many frescoes on ceilings…

There were a few of these sarcophagus. I particularly like the dog.

...and more frescoes — …and more frescoes

The Hall of Chandeliers... and people. At this point I got claustrophobic and had to find the exit. — The Hall of Chandeliers… and people. At this point I got claustrophobic and had to find the exit.

A beautiful street we strolled as we exited the palace

We stopped for a wine in the oddest of places...it was a fishing store/bar. Worked for me! — We stopped for a wine in the oddest of places…it was a fishing store/bar. Worked for me!

Lunch we shared at an African restaurant ~superb! Until next time... à bientôt — Lunch we shared at an African restaurant ~superb! Until next time… à bientôt

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