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Balconies like this, laden
with flowers, are everywhere in Paris. Our own balcony at the apartment is loaded
with blooming plants. Caring for them is one of our great responsibilities when we
are here. |
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This carving above a doorway
on rue du Cherche Midi has the words "J'ecoute" above the woman's head. It
means, "I listen." I wonder what she listens to? |
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A modern building on the
north side of the street has a courtyard in front, with a stark looking and ominous
granite sculpture. At its base is an explanation for the sculpture and for the
street name. At this location, it explains, was the military prison called du
Cherche Midi. In November 1940, students and pupils were incarcerated there by the
Nazis after the June 18 call to rise up against the "occupant." |
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A carving in the wall of a
building at number 19, labelled "au Cherche Midi." |
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Finally we reached the end
of rue du Cherche Midi and we walked down to St. Sulpice, Hemingway's favorite church in
Paris. It is one of ours, too. Notice the intensely blue sky. We
appreciate the color of the light in Paris on sunny days. It is much like that of
Florida, only a bit different in color. The intensity of the light is very unlike
Ohio, where we have lived for too long. |
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A "pigeon
ordinaire" huddles just outside the doorway to St. Sulpice. |
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Near St. Sulpice, we saw a
fashion shoot taking place. This is not an uncommon sight in Paris. Look for
the photo of the young woman in the gray wool suit in the Fall fashion mags. |
