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Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris February 15th 2005

From the outside this miniature masterpiece is not much to look at ; the real treat is on the inside. Proves the proverb “Don’t judge a book by its cover” and disproves the saying “beauty is only skin deep”. This little chapel packs a punch. The builder pushed the structural limits of glass and stone. The ratio of glass to stone is higher here than any other period structure that I know of. No expense was spared when it came to the quality and color of glass used to fill the gapping voids between the tracery and mullions. On a brilliant blue sky day the interior space is filled with color. It’s not just the solid surfaces that are bathed with color but the atmosphere contained within the glass and stone is colored like an impressionist’s ... read more
Stars of the Heaven
Glass to Stone Ratio is Incredible
Enjoy

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris February 14th 2005

Just some pictures from the weekend, and a squeak to say I'm still alive. Tomorrow will mark exactally one month on this side of the pond. I got to enjoy the company of some other American students this weekend, and the weather was unpredicible and crazy. Every half hour it would change from sun to snow to wind to hail... I still managed to get laundry done, despite nature's wrath. The louvre was huge, so I simply wandered for as long as I could. I'll devote more time to specific parts later, when I have the energy. But I took pictures now and then, so enjoy p.s - don't forget to sign your comments p.p.s - don't forget to come visit me. ~kelly... read more
Venus de Milo
Mom's picture
Sidewalk Castle

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris February 13th 2005

Here it is again for those that missed out... Hi All, Since we last conversed I have been to Paris for work and loved every second of it. I think i will let the pics do the talking for me on that one... I was a tourist in my own home town yesterday and started at the Borough Markets at London Bridge Station. They were wonderful and I go rather tipsy on one mug of Hot Spiced Cider. I bought some blackberry liquer and an fresh olive Ciabata and topped it all of with a zuchini and italian sausage pizza....yummy. To walk off all that good grub I strolled along the Thames to the Millenium Bridge and then onto St Paul's Cathedral (in honour of my big bros up coming birthday - dont think I have ... read more
Spooky!
Yup it is the Tower
Pork Pies for you dad

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris February 13th 2005

I arrived in Paris after a good nights sleep on the "TrenHotel" from Madrid. I left my backpack in a locker and headed out to see Paris. I walked along the Seine wandered through Notre Dame (I was waiting to go up in the towers, however they hadn't opened for the day by 10:20 and should have been open at 10 so I left) I saw the town hall with a nice "PARIS2012" sign for the Olympics. They had signs all over town creating excitment about the games possibly coming to town "J'aime les Joux" which I was told means "I Love the Games" not "I Love the Jews" I next found the Louvre. I am not much of a museum lover but this place is incredible. It is huge and has great art from allover ... read more
Inside of Notre Dame
Paris can make you lose your head
Eiffel Tower

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris February 11th 2005

Wuhh, I'm tired. I don't have a great reason for being tired, except that I might subconsiously be on constant high-alert-survival-mode and not know it. This week I revised some character designs, animated one scene sucsessfully, and trashed numerous attempts at a second scene. Today I was completley burned out on 3/4th walks in perspective, so I found much more instant gratification in making another comic instead. This one has lots of words, but not much of a story. Enjoy! Page one Page two Page three Page four May attempt the Louve this weekend. Definetley will be sleeping. It started raining again. Too tired to write more... Bon weekend! ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris February 7th 2005

21 days in France. Does it seem that long to you? The weeks are a blur, and I mark the weekends with pictures, each one a mini vacation. I don't work on the weekends (yet.) I am used to the french keyboards now, and typing this entry on my ibook is confusing. On satudray I completed my Parisian transformation by buying a long black coat, a book to read on the metro, and entrance into a paris nightclub. Dancing ahoy. Also, I've decided English is a beautiful and underrated language. I love hearing it. This sunday I was rewarded by further exploration of le Marias and the latin quarter. The Picasso museum was just the right size, and I stumbled upon it on a free entrance day. Pictures ahoy. At school, film stuff really got rolling. ... read more
Marias garden.
Look up.
Picasso Critters One

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg February 5th 2005

Je viens de découvrir un petit trésor! Mais quelle ambiance - je dois revenir. Alors Strasbourg se situe dans la région d'Alsace, http://www.ot-strasbourg.fr/, et n'est qu'a 1-1/2hr de route d'Heidelberg. (Je suis restée surprise qu'il n'est pas de douanes). Nous sommes allés dîner a La cloche a fromage http://www.cheese-gourmet.com/ ou j'ai choisi une Saint-Marcellin panne comme entrée, suivi d'une assiette 7 fromages pour enfin terminer avec un souffle au Munster et pruneaux. Disons qu'il n'y a pas eu de souper ce soir! La digestion s'est fait tranquillement tout en visitant la Cathédrale de Strasbourg (1176-1439) et en magasinant.... read more
Cathedrale Strasbourg
Horloge Astronomique
Horloge Astronomique

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg February 5th 2005

115km south west of Heidelberg is Strasbourg, located in the Alsatian region of France. It’s considered to be the capital or Europe and it’s where the European Parliament and Council of Europe meet. Upon arrival we headed straight for lunch at La Cloche A Fromage (“The Cheese Cover” or “The Cheese Bell” depending on how you translate it). Virtually everything on the menu contains cheese. I indulged in the Lentil Soup, a cheese place containing 7 cheeses and a soufflé containing munster and plums. Delicious! After lunch we visited the Strasbourg cathedral. The cathedral was complete in 1439. Inside is an Astronomical clock. This was the first I’d ever seen. Then it was off for a bit of shopping and walking around the city. ... read more
Astronomical Clock
La Cloche A Fromage
The Cheese!

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris February 2nd 2005

Just a quick post to link you to the next Paris comic journal thingy. This one is longer, and gets abit crazy. I should be drawing backgrounds for my film... but this was more fun. Another true story from the Carnet de Voyage. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Back to work. ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris January 31st 2005

Tomorrow is feburary! The month of love! Where I will passionetly give myself over to my film! I will jump into it's arms, and we will have Paris together. I just did the math, and it looks like I will be animating 15 seconds a week, in order to complete this puppy in 15 weeks. Anyways... Here's my weekend in Amelie-land. ... read more
Streets.
Cobblestone
Lady Marmalade




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