We had a non museum day to save Dale's sanity- a brain can only absorb so much!
Pere Lachaise cemetery sounded interesting and was a short metro ride away so off we went-luckily weather kind-cool and fine-my sort of weather for walking.
Decided to go woth the flow- very peaceful - hazard of being bruised by falling chestnuts along certain roads- followed a kind lady's direction to Oscar Wilde's grave- ironically covered with love messages from women in lipstick!
The grave of Piaf not far away and we happened upon Gramme's monument ( we'd seen another bronze statue exactly the same of him at Art et Metiers Museum)- having a bronze is a multi purpose exercise!Lots of other tombs of families etc. with some interesting designs-one chap crawling out of granite!A funeral was happening at the crematorium- slight burning smell in the air reminded us of our mortality!
The next walk was through the arae of the right bank- following a walk in the Lonely Planet guide-amazing shops with everything from paintings, written documents, medals, lined arcades around the Palais Royale Garden-followed the map through several other arcades with glass roofs and decoration- rock shops, walking stick shops ,dress designer,vintage postcard,art books and second hand clothes shops-amazing stuff!
No room to carry anything and ironically I lost? my purse <10 euro so no problem with buying-still we still have time for me to change my mind and post stuff home- clothes etc. aren't too bad cost wise- beautiful shoes 180e and great winter gear 100e jacket-not outrageous.Good summer flats to be had at 5-10e depending on design.Wish I had Anthea's feet and body with me!
Patisserie on the way home undid the good calorie balance!
A good day-will attack the left bank tomorrow- see if no purse will attract pickpockets??
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