Oui, Oui Paris

We were in Paris for five whole days. Adam was attending the European Association of Urology conference during the day, and we were playing at night. It was an amazing chance to really see the city and to catch up with old and new friends. We saw the sights, at the (delicious) food, and enjoyed getting to be French for a few days (although we both need to seriously work on our actual French).

THE EIFFEL TOWER

NOTRE DAME

SAINTE CHAPELLE
If you only have time to visit a few places while in Paris, may I suggest that you take the time to visit Sainte Chapelle. The pictures do not do it justice; it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.

SACRE COEUR

THE LOUVRE
Just a few highlights...

Venus de Milo

No explanation needed...

Antonio Campi "Les Mysteres de la Passion du Christ" 

THE SEINE

FRIENDS

FOOD

Dinner at the Equinox in le Marais

Macaroons from Laduree (also great from Angelinas)

Dessert at Bar a Vin

Sights of Venezia

PIAZZA SAN MARCO

View from the ground. The water is just to the left of the tower.

View from the Basilica's balcony. The water is off to the left.

BASILICA SAN MARCO

The church, when lit

The four horses of St. Mark

ICONS
In many works of historical fiction, relics from the saints are said to be placed in churches. I am not sure I knew exactly what was meant until we saw the following, placed on exhibition at the Basillica. It was fantasic, and creepy.

Real Skull. Real Femur.

Real hand.

The detail in the relics is amazing.

Gold multi-domed incense burner.

ACCADEMIA
A few pictures from the gallery.

Carpaccio's "Presentazione di Gesti at Tiempo" (Presentation of Jesus at the temple)

Robusti detto Tintoretto. "La Creazione delgi animale" (Creation of all animals). Notice the unicorn in the upper right corner.

The paintings are large, and galleries.

Vecchio's "Burrasca di mare." This is one of Adam's favorite paintings. It shows a storm in Venice, one that was so violent that it was to destroy the city. Except for the presence of the saints (in the boat farthest to the right) who saved the city. The city is full of romantic explanations for events. This is one brought to life via painting.

The ceiling in one room of the Accademia.

HOTEL DANIELI
For those "Only You" fans, being able to see the hotel in person was amazing.

Campari Spritz and a glass of Prosecco. Cannot get more Venetian than that.

The lobby.