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A Few More Museums in Paris Apr 25 - 30, 2017

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May 11th 2017
Published: May 18th 2017
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The day after our friends left we decided to visit the Musee Picasso. We have found in the past that we enjoy museums that are specific to one artist as you are able to learn in depth information about the development of that person’s career. The museum opened in October 1985 in Hôtel Salé which was originally built between 1656-1659. It is a very stately mansion that is an interesting backdr... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Picasso's Painting of Sacre-Coeur done in 1909Picasso's Painting of Sacre-Coeur done in 1909
Picasso's Painting of Sacre-Coeur done in 1909
and looking at it out the window of the museum
A Day's Outing to Find a Stainless Steel RodA Day's Outing to Find a Stainless Steel Rod
A Day's Outing to Find a Stainless Steel Rod
took us to Ivry s/ Seine by train - a successful trip
Guess They Have Noisy Smokers so Be Warned!Guess They Have Noisy Smokers so Be Warned!
Guess They Have Noisy Smokers so Be Warned!
la Villette is Further Up the Canal Our Marina is Onla Villette is Further Up the Canal Our Marina is On
la Villette is Further Up the Canal Our Marina is On
a lovely place to visit with its park and museums
The Last Lock into LaVillette BasinThe Last Lock into LaVillette Basin
The Last Lock into LaVillette Basin
which is near the museum we were visiting
The Musee de Musique Had a Free DemonstationThe Musee de Musique Had a Free Demonstation
The Musee de Musique Had a Free Demonstation
of the Japanese flute - what amazing sounds from it
A Flute Made from GlassA Flute Made from Glass
A Flute Made from Glass
One of Many Lutes on DisplayOne of Many Lutes on Display
One of Many Lutes on Display
The Details of the Carvings on the InstrumentThe Details of the Carvings on the Instrument
The Details of the Carvings on the Instrument
were fascinating
Examples of the Quinton from 1763 - tuned like a violinExamples of the Quinton from 1763 - tuned like a violin
Examples of the Quinton from 1763 - tuned like a violin
but held between your knees to play
Quite Interesting Designs for these CornetsQuite Interesting Designs for these Cornets
Quite Interesting Designs for these Cornets
So Many Interesting Details on the InstrumentsSo Many Interesting Details on the Instruments
So Many Interesting Details on the Instruments
such as this one
Very delicate details shown hereVery delicate details shown here
Very delicate details shown here
A Glass Harmonica from 1830 in LondonA Glass Harmonica from 1830 in London
A Glass Harmonica from 1830 in London
Believe it Or Not This is a GuitarBelieve it Or Not This is a Guitar
Believe it Or Not This is a Guitar
There Was a Temporary Exhibit on Jamaican Music There Was a Temporary Exhibit on Jamaican Music
There Was a Temporary Exhibit on Jamaican Music
Bob Marley & the Wailers Were Definitely Featured
An Impressive Building to House the PhilharmonieAn Impressive Building to House the Philharmonie
An Impressive Building to House the Philharmonie
is next door to the Musee of Musique
Interesting Parking Spots to Get Out OfInteresting Parking Spots to Get Out Of
Interesting Parking Spots to Get Out Of
Glad we aren't driving here!
The Rain Doesn't Stop the Outdoor MarketsThe Rain Doesn't Stop the Outdoor Markets
The Rain Doesn't Stop the Outdoor Markets
still plenty of people come out to shop



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