The ever intriguing Mona Lisa
I’ve visited all the main attractions; the Eiffel tower in all its towering and triumphant glory, and the louvre – the Mona Lisa took my breath away! Having seen it reproduced countless times I thought my reaction may be a little blasé, but upon my arrival my assumptions were completely shattered -which does not happen to me very often. Its surprisingly small size did not take away but added to its mystery and beauty and I, like so many others before me, wondered intently at her thoughts as i stared into her blissfully perplexing eyes. I could see a lot of myself in her; perhaps that is why i was compelled to push my way to the front of the crowd to inspect her more closely, and lingered there for an unexpected half hour or so… she reveals nothing of her thoughts or true intentions behind a veil of beauty and insouciance. It seems I could learn a lot about myself from Da Vinci… I also visited the Arc de Triomphe among others, ill set up a flickr account and upload some of my photos as soon as a i get a chance. For now, im adding one of myself and my favourite pink umbrella outside the Louvre to my blog; I certainly feel a strong connection to this place with its amazing gold detail, marble floor and distant ceilings adorned with16th Century paintings.
My Early Morning Haven
I am currently sitting in the Cafe de Flore, a quaint and very Parisian caffeine haven just down the street from my hotel. It has become a favourite place of mine and i write this while teasing the froth of my mocha and observing the bustle of the street outside; the perfect spot to wind down and collect my thoughts. But I may not have much of a chance now; the rather attractive young man who i have been exchanging somewhat flirtatious smiles with has just left his table and made a bee line for mine….
