This weekend the group traveled to Giverny, more specifically, Monet's "jardin." The weather has finally started to cool off and it was perfect for our little excursion. We have a huge bus that probably seats 80- leaving approximately 67 seats open. Yes, that means we are spoiled rotten. The equivalent to "sugar daddy" in french is "papa gateau" meaning, papa cake. I decided to title Dr. Patton as "papa gateau" seeing as he distributes the l'argent generously on our trips. Upon entering the gardens, we all recieved tickets but they were all decorated with different pictures. However, we were all labeled "big childs" and I thought this fachement drole- I do NOT think that would fly at Disney. Dr. Patton, however, got to be the "big adult"- of course. The gardens and the house and the studio are magnificent. Let me just say this- I am not usually one to take pictures of flowers, as one can just as easily google flowers and gaze all day, but I probably took at least 70 some pictures of flowers alone because they are all so unbelievable you think they aren't real (plastic or something). We visited Monet's room, where he died. It's sort of a neat feeling to KNOW that he was there and if only decades could be reversed you would be standing facz to face with a world renowned artist. By the way, I totally stood on the water lily bridge.
Next, we ventured on to the chateau Anet. Amazing as well. I saw a bride there- taking her pictures. If I ever get married, I decided Chateau Anet would work for me too! Sorry dad- you always knew I wouldn't be cheap. The Chateau is actually still inhabited- vive la france! Normally you can't trot around the grounds but last weekend was the weekend of the "journée du patrimoine" and everything is open to the public- for free! However you need to give a pourboire (tip) to the guide, who quite frankly I found a little annoying (nasally voice need I say more)
Then Sunday I went with my french sister Raphaelle to Victor Hugo's house- again free. It was a nice outing. I really like the Place de Vogues- that is the "quartier" it is locaated in. Lots of boutiques, which of course I'm drooling at and wondering where my papa gateau is when I really need him....
Next weekend- Normandie and Mont Saint Michel!
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I am so calling Pierre "papa Gateau"! That is so funny.
You should ask your family what the deal is with getting married over there. I have heard that you have to be a citizen or have lived there for a certain amount of time in order for it to be legal and then it may still not be legal here. I'm not sure. Find out.
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