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Napoleon’s Tomb,  Paris, France (Image 2)

Napoleon’s Tomb, Paris, France (Image 2)

Walking into the courtyard in front of Napoleon’s Tomb.

Napoleon’s Tomb – Paris, France  (Image 1)

Napoleon’s Tomb – Paris, France (Image 1)

Entranceway to the church and tomb of Napoleon.

Parisian Statue, Paris, France  (Image 2)

Parisian Statue, Paris, France (Image 2)

Another very nice piece affixed to a bridge along the Seine River in Paris.

Parisian Statue, Paris, France  (Image 1)

Parisian Statue, Paris, France (Image 1)

Just a statue along the downtown Paris thoroughfare that caught my eye.

Bridge Over the River Seine – Paris, France

Bridge Over the River Seine – Paris, France

The Seine really does appear to fit with the old song: “Those hazy, lazy days of summer….”

Seine River – Paris, France

Seine River – Paris, France

From the sidewalk along the Seine River in Paris.

Eiffel Tower at a Distance – Paris, France

Eiffel Tower at a Distance – Paris, France

A distant view of the tower.

The Streets of Paris (Image 1)

The Streets of Paris (Image 1)

A beautiful sunny Parisian day…..

Parisian Fountain

Parisian Fountain

Daylight view of one of the ornate fountains just a few blocks away from the Louvre in Paris.

Louvre Architecture Example – Paris, France

Louvre Architecture Example – Paris, France

A corner of a corner of the Louvre…..

Entrance to the Louvre – Paris, France

Entrance to the Louvre – Paris, France

What a place!  The Louvre is something everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.

Arch – Paris, France (Image 2)

Arch – Paris, France (Image 2)

Another aspect line on the unidentified arch.

Arch – Paris, France  (Image 1)

Arch – Paris, France (Image 1)

Cannot recall exactly which arch this is, but I loved the marble and granite work.

Walking Toward Napoleon’s Tomb  – Paris, France

Walking Toward Napoleon’s Tomb – Paris, France

People are everywhere in Paris – one has to simply make them a part of the photograph.

The Louvre – Paris, France  (Image 2)

The Louvre – Paris, France (Image 2)

Another view of one corner of the Louvre in Paris.  The grounds are quite beautiful.

The Louvre – Paris, France – Image 1

The Louvre – Paris, France – Image 1

Ah, the Louvre.  If you have never been there, I recommend that you go, and allow at least 3 days just to see the things which interest you.  To say that the Louvre is the world’s finest art museum is like saying that Mount McKinley is a pretty steep hill.

Spanish Steps – Rome, Italy

Spanish Steps – Rome, Italy

One of the many interesting places to simply pause and watch the people, which is exactly what I did.  There was one couple slow-dancing on the landing near the top to music that only they could hear. Surrounded by the crowds and bathed in the bright sunshine, they were nevertheless enjoying a world of their [...]

Along the Spanish Steps – Rome, Italy

Along the Spanish Steps – Rome, Italy

A colorful little corner – adding beautiful color in several directions.

Ceiling Inside St. Peter’s Basilica  (Image 3)

Ceiling Inside St. Peter’s Basilica (Image 3)

Another truly wonderful little niche among the dozens of them at St. Peter’s.

Vatican Courtyard – Rome, Italy

Vatican Courtyard – Rome, Italy

One view through the windows proceeding toward the Vatican Museum.  Gorgeous courtyard.

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