Aussie Visitor #2

As I mentioned in my last post, Tim came to visit me here in Paris last weekend. He had already been to Paris before so we didnt need to do all the touristy things but had lots of fun hanging out around Paris.

We also had a picnic by the Seine with lots of cheese and wine. This is becomming one of my favorite ways to spend a summer evening in Paris. We also went to Musée D'Orsay which neither of us had been to before, which was really interesting. It has art from 1848-1914. It is amazing to see how quickly the style changed between the 1860s and 1870 once impressionism hit. Suddenly gone are all the dark colours and religious symbolism (thankfully) and suddenly there are all these gorgeous landscapes.

We also had an amazing french meal at a cute ivy covered restaurant in Montmartre which was recommended to me as it actually has vege food. The food and service were great and afterwards we sat on the steps of Sacré Coeur over looking Paris.

Unfortunatley Sunday was rainy but we still managed to fill the day eating a tonne of pastries for breakfast at home and then drinking coffee in a little bar at one of my favorite little squares in Paris. Luckily the weather cleared up a bit later and so we walked over to the Arc De Triumph.

After Tim left on sunday night I actually felt really home sick for the first time since I have been here, but I was feeling better again by the next day and although I do miss you all, I am still very happy to be here in Paris.