A special treat was a retrospective at the Pompidou Centre featuring the remarkable photographs of Henri Cartier-Bresson. Considered the father of photojournalism, he did everything from art shots to street photography, as well as taking on assignments for Life magazine and others. The breadth of this exhibit was as stunning as the work. Jim is a professional photographer, so this event was a must-see on his list, and we all felt it was well worth it.
We took them to the Louvre too, though not on the same day. (Kevin and I have been visiting on Wednesday and Friday evenings when there aren't as many people, but that didn't work out for Jim and Tricia's stay.) Thanks to our "magic passes," we can go as often as we like.*
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| Woman entranced at Cartier-Bresson exhibit. |
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| Poor Jim and Tricia! The guided tour in English was cancelled that day, so they had to rely on us to give them an introduction to the Louvre's masterpieces. |
We explored the cafe scene, stopping often for coffee.
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| Dogs love the cafe life--at least their owners think so. |
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| She was sitting near us at a sidewalk cafe. She looks very French, but who knows? |
We took advantage of more dining opportunities, thanks to our friends. We discovered a fine Moroccan restaurant not far from our apartment.
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| Both the ambiance and the food were first rate. |
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| Some satisfied diners! Tricia said her mango sorbet was the best she had tasted. Kevin's chocolate ice cream was good too. Unfortunately, he spilled a little on his shirt--hence the spot. It's OK, Kevin! I do that all the time. |
Friends, food, and Paris—what more could you want?
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