So Many Fountains So Beautiful!

  

A Beauty in The Hall of Mirriors

  

The Chapel

  

The Beauty of Versailles

 
The home of King Louise the IV, XV, and XVI . The Chateau and surrounding gardens are beautiful beyond belief. 

What's This Trip Really All About, Anyway?

 
This represents to me the importance of this trip. It is connecting with our "French Children" who are being the most gracious of hosts. We share breakfast and stories in the morning, tromp through ancient Roman ruins and art galleries by day and indulge in delicious french food, conversation, laughter and embrace in the evening. 

Agrippa

 
This bust...sculpted as the sculpter looked him in the eye...is of the man who said to Paul, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." 

BC/AD We see those symbols all over these museums!

 
It is amazing to view such well preserved artifacts as this ancient Egyption scribe and realize you are looking at things and people into whose world Christ actually walked. 

Viewing Vincent and the Boys

 
Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Rembrant...you name them...we've seen them. Enriching and exhausting experience! 

Couch Surfing

 
 
Cousin Bev Kerr's daughter Elizabeth and her friend Abby arrived last night and are joining us on this part of our life adventure. Here they are indulging in the international sport of "Couch Surfing" which Elizabeth is becoming proficient at. We are totally looking forward to having them join us for the museum and art gallery part of the trip. Elizabeth is and expert in ancient and mideavil history and Abby an art major. They will be adding so much to our experience!