“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us!” – Oscar Ntuli
We are staying very close to Jardin des Plantes – colorful garden, lined with museums. We particularly liked these blue morning glories.One of our goals on this day was to see this lovely pathway. Promenade Planteé – a 2.5 mile walkway, much of it high above the streets on a former railway viaduct. Built in 1993 – The 1st of it’s kind in the world. NYC has their “High Line” completed in 2014.I found this to be fascinating – do you see the “statues” at the top of this building? They are representative of Michelangelo’s Slaves (Enslaves) – there will be a test later. But see the misshapen triangles cut out of his back? This enables some light to get through to the balconies the figures surround. Pére Lachaise Cemetery is a must see. Enclosed by a massive wall and lined with 5,000 trees – peaceful and car free. Opened in 1804, 100 acres, “population” 70,000 – tightly crammed together.Many famous people reside here, such as Gioacchino Rossini (1792 – 1868) who composed the William Tell Overture a.k.a. the Lone Ranger theme.Frederic Chopin (1810 – 1849). A muse sorrows atop the tomb, and a carved relief of Chopin in profile captures the delicate features of this young artist. The 21 year old Polish pianist arrived in Paris, fell in love with the city, and never returned to his homeland. Hmmm, easy to imagine 😊A cartoonist for the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, Tignous was one of 12 people assassinated by terrorists at the magazine’s office in January 2015.Jim Morrison (1943 – 1971) Perhaps the most visited tomb in the cemetery belongs to this American rock star — lead singer for the Doors, named for the “Doors of Perception” they aimed to open. In the wee hours of July 3, he died in his bathtub at age 27, officially of a heart attack, but likely from an overdose. Jim’s friends approached PéreLachaise Cemetery about burying the famous rock star there, per his wishes. The director refused to admit him, until they mentioned that Jim was a writer. “A writer?” he said, and found a spot.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) The writer and martyr to the gay community is mourned by “outcast men” (as the inscription on his tombstone reads).
I enjoy wandering through cemeteries too, they have such interesting stories and atmospheres. In Munich, our apartment was close to the Nordhof, a large walled cemetery that was as much a community park as a graveyard, with people strolling or jogging, chatting on benches or picnicking with their children among the stone monuments and angels 😇
Yes, we find them endlessly fascinating. The European cemeteries are often so beautiful and well kept up. We have an old one in Rochester that we often walk through. We have a few friends buried there but mostly we like reading the inscriptions and trying to piece stories together. It’s not terribly big but people in our community often jog or walk through also. Very peaceful place to be. ❤️
Thanks for sharing your photos and commentary. You find the most interesting places! Those statues on the top of the building are most curious. I love traveling vicariously with you guys!
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All so amazingly beautiful! Looks like you are having a wonderful time. It’s so fun sharing in your adventure.
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So happy to have you along❣️🫶
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Love the Promenade Plantee! And appears that was a favorite cemetery for musicians and writers who didn’t mind a little crowding….
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Can vouch for the NYC High Line. Walked that a few years back. Paris is nicer with all the flowers.
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I enjoy wandering through cemeteries too, they have such interesting stories and atmospheres. In Munich, our apartment was close to the Nordhof, a large walled cemetery that was as much a community park as a graveyard, with people strolling or jogging, chatting on benches or picnicking with their children among the stone monuments and angels 😇
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(*Nordfriedhof)
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Yes, we find them endlessly fascinating. The European cemeteries are often so beautiful and well kept up. We have an old one in Rochester that we often walk through. We have a few friends buried there but mostly we like reading the inscriptions and trying to piece stories together. It’s not terribly big but people in our community often jog or walk through also. Very peaceful place to be. ❤️
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Thanks for sharing your photos and commentary. You find the most interesting places! Those statues on the top of the building are most curious. I love traveling vicariously with you guys!
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Love having you along ☺️
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