Contrasting Styles

Another day is winding down and we are all pretty bushed. Aunt Lorraine still tires easily and it's beginning to look like Karen might be getting the flu too. Started feeling punky after lunch and got worse as the day went on. After we returned to the hotel this evening she lay down and hasn't moved much since. She feels rotten and seems to have a fever going. I hope and pray that she recovers quickly.

We started our day by walking from the hotel through the courtyard of the Louvre, across the River Seine, and up to the Dorset Museum. A long line had already formed to buy tickets but thanks to our previous purchase of the six day museum pass, we were able to join a much smaller line and we're soon soaking up the artwork of Manet, Monet, and many other early contemporary Impressionists that I can't pronounce. Once again we found it amazing to be viewing the actual artwork itself and not a picture in a book.

The museum is actually a converted railroad station that was saved from demolition in the seventies. It's an amazing building and worth saving. For lunch we were treated to a special lunch in a most magnificent room with an exuberant waiter who catered to our every need. It was a very nice gift from Aunt Lorraine for our fifth wedding anniversary. Got some pictures but will have to post them later.

Aunt Lorraine decided to return to the hotel for the afternoon and rest so Karen and I spent some more time in the museum before walking up to the museum that houses some of the military paraphernalia related to various French wars. I found the different armaments fascinating as well as the variations in uniforms. Unfortunately Karen was feeling worse as the afternoon wore on so we finally found the taxi stand and caught a ride back to the hotel.

I wish I could post some pictures which would make this so much more interesting. I also wish I had a normal keyboard to type on as that would make typing so much easier and stories more interesting. A tablet is great for being compact but lacks in capabilities for trying to accomplish anything of importance. Anyway, at least you know we're alive and not so well.

Blessings on each and all.