Spring 2008
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The following pictures are scenes taken in France during a 10-day visit
at Teresa's place in Paris. My best friend Phil who worked in Paris a few years ago,
and is now retired, came with me to revisit Paris and also see the countryside.
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The following pictures are scenes taken in France during a 10-day visit
at Teresa's place in Paris. My best friend Phil who worked in Paris a few years ago,
and is now retired, came with me to revisit Paris and also see the countryside.
Le Vésinet - Teresa's neighborhood in the suburbs of Paris
My sister Teresa and I at a flower market
Teresa, Phil, and Teresa's husband Steve
French Pasteries
Lovely lady at pastery shop
Steve and Teresa's place in Paris
Their son Stephen in the living room
Their pup, Bug
Phil and I at a train station
La Défense - where Teresa's husband Steve works
Steve worked in the tall black Areva building
Pretty view of Paris
Versailles - Palace of Versailles
Beautiful sculpture by a fountain
Ornate painted and gold-trimmed ceilings
The lady in pink was Napolean's favorite sister
The impressive Hall of Mirrors
Phil and I in front of a fountain
A spectacular fountain
Impressive gold turtles
A magnificent fountain
Saint-Germain-en-Laye - town near Teresa and Steve's place
Walking to the castle
Having our picture taken at a local restaurant
Paris - Arc de Triomphe
The impressive Arc de Triomphe
Flowers at the site
Paris - Eiffel Tower
The famous Eiffel Tower
Phil and Teresa in front of the Eiffel Tower
View of Paris from the Eiffel Tower
Paris - Boat ride along the Seine with my nephew Stephen
Me, my nephew Stephen, and Phil begin our boat ride
Notre Dame along the Seine River
Paris - Zoo
Stephen being attacked by a hippo!
Pink Flamingos
Paris - Notre Dame Cathedral
Front of Notre Dame cathedral
Back of Notre Dame
Impressive gargoyles
Beautiful rose stained-glass window inside the cathedral
Paris - Site of Princess Diana's accident
Written tributes to Princess Diana
Paris - Louvre Art Museum
The Louvre's lobby
Magnificent ceilings
The beautiful Venus de Milo
The impressive Nike of Samothrace
The famous Mona Lisa
The Four Graces
Saint Genou - town where my French relatives and friends live
A golden field
The impressive town square
Teresa and I with our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Thibault
Our dear friend, Marie Sologne
Our French relatives
Teresa and I with our Aunt Marie and her husband
Chambord - Chambord Castle
Teresa in front of the magnificent Chambord Castle
Phil and I in front of the castle
The king's bed and crown
Paris - Sacré Coeur, Montmartre
The spectacular Sacré Coeur
Artists at Montmatre
A lovely server at a local pub
The famous Moulin Rouge night club
Phil and Teresa in front of Le Chat Noir night club
Paris - Sargeant Recruiter Restaurant
Teresa and I in a train heading for the restaurant
Phil smiles for the camera
The famous Sargeant Recruiter Restaurant where Napolean recruited his troops
We reserved a nice table at this historic restaurant
Wonderful cheese, bread and fresh vegetables for starters
Teresa and Steve enjoyed their dining experience
Phil says "Bonjour" to our waitress
Our lovely waitress smiles
A beautiful view of the Seine as we leave the restaurant
Normandy - Mont Saint-Michel
Sheep near Mont Saint-Michel
The historic Mont Saint-Michel abbey
Pretty sculptures and stained-glass
