20230509 Paris Day 6 - Thinking and drinking

Paris Day 6 - Rain, rain...

Trip day: 20 / 21

Well, the weather gods did their best, but eventually, Mother Nature won out and we had a washout day.  It rained all day until about 5pm. That didn't inspire us to get going this morning as the temps were in the mid-50s, and did I mention that it was raining?

Still, it was our last day in Paris and we didn’t want to waste it, so we gathered our enthusiasm, donned our rain gear, and headed for the #9 train.  After a packed ride and a transfer to a packed #13 train, we worked our way to the Rodin Museum.  Auguste Rodin is probably best known for his sculpture, The Thinker.  A version of it is on display in the gardens at the museum and greets visitors as they approach the museum house.

Inside the house, we found a large number of Rodin sculptures as well as some works from other artists including Van Gogh.

More the original size

Far and away, my favorite piece

Hey, look - it's the social media selfie pose

I like this one a lot too

Yes, that's the Parthenon on her head

A Van Gogh

It was interesting to see these works up close and personal with no barriers.

After touring the house, we dodged the raindrops (and numerous puddles) and wandered around the gardens before working our way to the exit.

This was impressive and contained small versions of many of Rodin's works

The back of the house that is the museum

Next up was a return trip on the #13 subway to #9, but on the #9, we headed away from the hotel to our lunch destination.  As I mentioned yesterday, we planned to meet our world cruise buddies, Kathy & Steve at  Mokus l'Écureuil.  I was able to capture a few more images of this wonderfully interesting eatery.

Steve & Kathy arrived and we enjoyed catching up and sharing travel stories while enjoying a wonderful lunch.

After too much food and drink, we wandered the short distance to the overlook for the obligatory photo of the four of us and the Eiffel Tower.  

All too soon, it was time for us all to grab our respective subway lines and head to our respective hotels.  It is time to pack as we all head home tomorrow.  

We liked stopping at this station on our subway travels.  

Besides having the great name, Bonne Nouvelle (Good News), the signs have a little bouncy flair to the writing rather than just plain type.  Nice job, Bonne Nouvelle. You made us smile.

Now it is time to pack.  Our Uber will be here at 5:30AM, about 45 minutes before the crack of dawn. So while you all reading this in the US are sawing logs tonight, we’ll be jetting our way across the pond.  Tomorrow will be a long travel day.