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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Friday Shoot-out - Angels of Notre Dame - Paris

 Today in Paris it was cold, but not freezing or below - just dark with clouds and threat of rain.
Camillo's suitcase has not arrived at the hotel, but we will still walk back to the Notre Dame for the midnight mass. Fortified with dinner and wine, we should survive.
Today's walk took us from the Jardin du Luxembourg through the area around Notre Dame, including a walk through the Cathedral and the Crypte of Notre Dame, and to around the Museu Carnavalet and Place Des Vosges. Taking out time for breakfast and lunch, both very light and French, we walked for 5 hours and saw a lot of beauty.






(I am sorry if my discriptions aren't inline with the correct photo - Blogger is so limiting.)
The first angel in two views was in the gardens. The stylist above a small church on a side street. Painting in the Museum.
One of the many statues decorating the front of Notre Dame.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Angels with the nativity inside Notre Dame.



 

15 comments:

  1. Paris is one place where you can find a lot of angels. They are beautiful, too!

    I know you are having a wonderful time. Wish I could have figured out a way to stowaway in your suitcase. For your next trip I will have to find one of those mushroomy things Alice ate that made her small.

    Merry Christmas to you two!

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  2. Glad to see you aren't still stuck in an airport, and that you haven't frozen there in chilly Europe. And luckily you have no shortage of incredible angels; I bet you've been planning this angel-spotting excursion in Paris for weeks! Have fun, and Merry Christmas.

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  3. Such a stunning selection of angels. Thanks for the tour of Parisienne angels!

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  4. Hmm, looks like today's Shootout is all about angels!

    I love the first photo! It's like a real big mystery amidst those swirling branches!

    The photo with the misplaced head scared me for a bit lol. Who was he again?

    Notre Dame seems like a wonderful place!

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  5. I like the one with the man holding his head. Have a wonderful time.

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  6. I'm glad you're having a good time in Paris, and hope the luggage arrives soon!
    Saint Denis (with the head in his hands) is always a favorite, as he walked around for quite some time after his beheading, doing good and just works.

    Happy holidays!

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  7. Wow, these are great. You can almost feel their presence. I can't imagine walking around for five hours, but it sounds like you enjoyed it. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas.

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  8. A lovely collection of angels. Thanks for sharing from Paris.

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  10. Ginger, you set a standard this week that all of us fall short of. Very, very impressive! Have a terrific new year.

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  11. So glad you made it there to capture those elegant angels!! I love the last couple. Hope you continue to enjoy your holiday!

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  12. gorgeous shots! Merry Christmas!

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  13. A mery merry christmas in Paris. So great! Thanks for sharing the scultured angels in France.

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  14. Wow, just amazing photos. Hope you had a wonderful holiday!

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  15. Gees, lots of comments. We were at ND a few weeks ago but lacked sufficient time to spend much there. It will be on my list for my next visit, once we find a reasonable hotel that doesnt cost an arm and a leg.

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