Louvre 2

The morning after Versailles, we indefatiguably went
on to our 2nd visit to the Louvre, starting with
Napoleon III's apartments, another first for us, and,
I must say, last also 

19th century Parisian conversation pit 

Cool fold-up desk; Ikea, note

Struggling artists need not despair: space remains at the
Louvre...must match moss green, no large formats, please 

 

And old family favorite, "The Pinch," we understand the
deep allegory underlying it is subject of a new Dan Brown
novel 

 

Well, by this point, I was totally Louvred-out,
again, and repaired to a cafe; Vicki carried on
intrepidly--she had the audio-guide--visiting
other exhibits and departments and taking
some 60 more pix she swears she'll look at
some day and help me edit for the blog 

She got this close to the painting they all fuss about,
inexplicably  

But her real triumph of the day was this shot of a 7-foot
American guy with the child, private guide, attendants,
guards, and the rest...later confirmed to be Kobe Bryant;
paparrazza indeed!