Tag: architecture

Downtown

I love architecture, especially those of most downtowns. In Dallas there are many new skyscrapers but also some left from years ago.

Something modern.
Eye catching car.
Speaking of eye catching!
A nice reflection.
A modern hotel called the Thompson Dallas. I wanted to go to the bar on the top floor but it wasn’t open. One day I will.
Looks rather European.

Back

My postings on my blog will not be as numerous as before. I has knee replacement surgery and, of course, am not out cruising around taking photos. I am doing what they call reeducation (rehab) which involves special exercises to get back to as near normal as possible. I haven’t found a huge difference between American and French hospitals. I am now in what they call a clinic specifically for “reeducation” after various orthopedic surgeries. I sort of feel like I’m back in a college dorm except all of the students are on crutches and a few in wheelchairs. Also, the food is very basic. Thank God I brought my own salt. No wine either! Down in the basement is a huge exercise room along the lines of Club Med but there is no pumping of iron. I have a kiné who has me do various exercises for an hour each day except on the weekends. If I get my energy up and my knee functioning, maybe I will slip out and find a wine bar.

Here are a few photos taken last week:

Nice architecture on the Ledt Bank.
The line 6 metro track which moves mostly above line with the symbol of Paris on it.
A painting on the side of a building which looks strangely real.

Paris Photos

I met a friend that I knew from my Provence days the other day and, of course, took photos as we walked around.

Repetto always has lovely tutus in the window. Makes me wish I danced.
Lots of interesting architecture.
Chocolate store.
Heading toward the Saint Sulpice Church.
Inside is this great sculpture of Mary.

Another

I visited yet another new museum in Paris, this one in the Bourse which was once the building for the stock market. It was bought by Pinault, a billionaire/collector and is full of his art collection, all modern. I am not a fan of modern art on the whole. Most of it seems sort of silly to me. I’m stuck in the past I guess. But I loved the building. I went there mainly to see the architecture.

It’s a round building built on what used to be a palace for Catherine de Midici who once went up this tower with astronomers to get a look at the stars.
Waiting in line to get in I had this great view. Reservations are required and we had to wait in line until our time slot arrived.
What you see as you enter. There is a huge glass dome surrounded by an incredible painting on the wall of the history of mankind.
When I saw this statue on Instagram, it had a head and I couldn’t figure out what was going on when a guide told me that the statue, a copy of the Rape of the Sabine Women, was mad of wax and wicks were lit each day and bit by bit, the statue melted and fell apart. A piece fell off while we were watching. It represents the fact that life is temporary if I understand correctly. See-modern art.
Here’s a part that fell off. Note also, the melted chair.
Another melted statue. There were melted chairs all over too.
The original floor. Now this is art that I appreciate!

An Island

A short distance from Granville is the island of Chancey, really a part of the largest archepelago in Europe but with the really high and low tide in this area many of the islands are only visable at low tide. We took a ferry to visit the island and it was delightful. It’s very small with only 30 full time residents and there aren’t any cars so you just hear the birds and the occasional sound of a boat motor across the water. It was very calm and peaceful.

A look at some of the many islands in the water. It is a very rocky island, mostly granite and all of the walls and buildings are bulit of it.
A lovely home seen when we landed. There is a lady sitting in the door looking below.
Quite a bit of green too.
Genet was blooming and it smelled fabulous.
Loved just sitting and looking at the water.
A light house.
Island peace.
A religious site.