http://www.philipandjenny.com/2008/06/30/lopera-garnier-and-le-louvre/ "The glass is neither half-full nor half-empty: it's twice as big as it needs to be." Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:13:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://www.philipandjenny.com/2008/06/30/lopera-garnier-and-le-louvre/#comment-6056 Matthew Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:46:18 +0000 http://www.philipandjenny.com/?p=232#comment-6056 I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the Louvre! It is certainly the most impressive collection of art/history in the world but you really have to spend a lot of time there to soak it all in (and you have to like art...). As far as the crowds, you are there in PRIME tourist season and that is one of the top tourist spots in the world, so there you go... When you go back to Paris, try visiting outside of June or July and it will be a much better experience. Another tourist spot just outside of Paris is the Chateau de Versailles - castle. However, that one lives up to the hype (unlike Louvre and Eiffel Tower). It is amazing and I definitely recommend making the day trip if you have time. It is truly beautiful. I also thought the Notre Dame Cathedral was pretty neat. It is not far from the Eiffel tower or Arc de Triomphe. Sounds like you are having fun and your simple French meals of baguette, cheese and wine bring back incredible memories - I'm jealous! I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the Louvre! It is certainly the most impressive collection of art/history in the world but you really have to spend a lot of time there to soak it all in (and you have to like art…). As far as the crowds, you are there in PRIME tourist season and that is one of the top tourist spots in the world, so there you go… When you go back to Paris, try visiting outside of June or July and it will be a much better experience. Another tourist spot just outside of Paris is the Chateau de Versailles - castle. However, that one lives up to the hype (unlike Louvre and Eiffel Tower). It is amazing and I definitely recommend making the day trip if you have time. It is truly beautiful. I also thought the Notre Dame Cathedral was pretty neat. It is not far from the Eiffel tower or Arc de Triomphe. Sounds like you are having fun and your simple French meals of baguette, cheese and wine bring back incredible memories - I’m jealous!

]]> http://www.philipandjenny.com/2008/06/30/lopera-garnier-and-le-louvre/#comment-6045 Philip Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:22:27 +0000 http://www.philipandjenny.com/?p=232#comment-6045 That is the most specific piece of advice you've ever given, Jesse. =) That is the most specific piece of advice you’ve ever given, Jesse. =)

]]> http://www.philipandjenny.com/2008/06/30/lopera-garnier-and-le-louvre/#comment-6029 Jesse Colburn Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:50:41 +0000 http://www.philipandjenny.com/?p=232#comment-6029 i heard there is something around the E Tower that is a canal, lake, or stream, or river (something with water) that is really good. i hope the rest of the trip is much more awesome! i heard there is something around the E Tower that is a canal, lake, or stream, or river (something with water) that is really good. i hope the rest of the trip is much more awesome!

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