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12/20/2013

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Trying to cram a few last things in before we leave Paris. It's hard to believe that after nearly 4 months there are still things to see and do. I started my day at Place des Voges, headed for Victor Hugo's apartment which is now a museum. This is probably the least amount of people i have ever seen in Place des Voges, despite the mild weather.
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The 'Oriental' Salon in Hugo's apartment.
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Hugo's bust by David D'Angers, the sculptor responsible for many of the monuments in Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
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The wintery view from Hugo's apartment.
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After lunch with Rod at our favorite secret hangout i headed down to Denfert Rochereau to see the catacombs which i had never been to before but was included on my Cite pass of free museums. As i approached the entryway a young woman came running out sobbing and shaking. She looked like she might faint. Hm maybe this isn't such a great idea.
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More warnings....
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Catacomb graffiti. Going down the stairs.....
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A longish walk thru the tunnels to the ossuary
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I'm not sure what kind of impression the catacombs made on me. It was easy to overlook the reality of what you were seeing as became a 'tourist' experience. I think i was paying more attention to the lighting and trying to get a good photograph than the atmosphere, history or meaning of the place. Perhaps that will settle on me in time.
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Catacombs Selfie!
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More catacombs graffiti.
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As you come up out of the catacombs you find yourself on a street across from the "Comptoirs des Catacombes" which made me laugh. A gift shop. I bought a bone key chain and a button.
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I think my brother who is a pirate could have really gone for this doormat but i don't think i have room in my luggage. Sorry Charlie!
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