I know it has been at least a week since I last posted but to my credit, it was a busy week what with a trip to see the grandkids and 3 1/2 days of golf. Whew! Day 3 began with a wonderful breakfast at the hotel. They bring out fresh squeezed orange juice, lovely croissants and breads and a really good yogurt that is wonderful with a drizzle of honey. With another couple, we then hot-footed to the Musee d'Orsay. The Orsay is in the old Gare d'Orsay (railroad station). It is a gorgeous building and is fantastic as an art museum. It is very easy to navigate around and is by far my most favorite museum. The art in the Orsay begins in time where the Louvre ends. The 5th floor houses the impressionist and that is where we headed first. There were a few waterlily paintings from Monet although many have been moved to the Musee d'Orangerie. There are sculptures there also. The second floor has rooms of artists most notably Van Gogh. We spent about 3 hours there and had a delightful lunch in a restaurant on the 5th floor. I had a wonderful quiche. As you look at the pictures see if you can find something that seems out of whack.
After lunch we went to the Musee Rodin. We could not get in right away as that pesky President of Singapore was inside. We then had to wait until his motorcade passes by with the French Police at full attention. They were definitely on guard against anything nefarious as there were also police in full riot gear present. Unfortunately, the main building of the museum is undergoing renovation. I went through a small temporary exhibit and then we all went outside and walked around the gardens. His famous sculpture "The Thinker" is located in the gardens.
Two of the couples spent the day in the Loire Valley and we met up with everyone for dinner.
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