Paris Out-Takes, 2

Liquor store of my dreams...on closer inspection, turned out to
be a popular pizza parlor, the bottles filled with colored water

"Helluva party," episode 1,739; which reminds me to note the

unforgettable sound of a Paris dumpster's worth of bottles

cascading into the dump truck

There were perhaps a dozen or more Marks and Spencers in
Paris--very helpful for those accustomed to scones and clotted
cream for breakfast--but they are quickly disappearing now,
as Brexit proceeds and the British (re-) discover that they are truly
on an island, cut off from their only significant trading
partners

Do not stand under this tree (birds...dirty, disgusting, filthy,
lice-ridden birds)

Defaced ghost-sign on a building on Rue Montorgueil; France 
still dealing with its colonial past

Debris from a fire in one of the fashion/fabricants next door to
us; Parisian building features significant fire-breaks; thankfully

Fashion all around; Parisians by and large are
quite well-dressed, although the footwear most
commonly seen on younger women was of the
Doctor Marten's variety; same as in London

The great upholder of tradition, classicism, and dignity in French art

of the early 19th century was Ingres; what a surprise then to see this

little Ingres painting at the Petit Palais...Henry IV Playing with

His Children at the Moment the Spanish Ambassador Is Admitted,

1827

French public art is perhaps unconventional but 
always worth a look

In Paris, art pervades all aspects of life

Impressive pastry department in the local Monoprix (a common supermarket)

I have long resisted touring the Opera Garnier--

it is more significant in the city's history than in

music (IMHO)--but finally relented, only to find the

grand hall itself closed for rehearsals; maybe

next time...

Seven weeks in Paris, and, I am pleased to say,

we never once visited a McDo's

Despite there being some of architectural interest

Don't mess with the bus driver: a list of offenses
and fines

As we left Paris, Halloween merchandizing was already well 
underway...