NBD, Just a Private Perrier Party in Paris
A few days ago I received the following cryptic email. Knowing I’d be out of the office (offsite managing our tradeshow booth at the All About Pets Show, drop by if you love pets, free stuff, or if you’re just a crazy cat lady), I gave her my office address. Turns out that the package … Read more
Can you feel the Louvre V
So, I’m basically a VIP in this city. I had bought my entrance ticket for the Musée d’Orsay yesterday along with my Louvre ticket, and once again I got to go to a separate line where I didn’t have to wait, whereas otherwise I would’ve had to wait a couple of hours to buy my … Read more
Can you feel the Louvre IV
Finally got to the Louvre today. Here’s what I learned: – all the renowned Greek/Italian painters and sculptors were obsessed with the nude male form. Seriously, it was everywhere. At a time when art wasn’t always very detailed or true to life, there was a surprising amount of detail in some very specific areas. - … Read more
Can you feel the Louvre III
I’m pretty sure I just married a homeless man today. It all happened so fast. I was crossing a pedestrian bridge from the Musée d’Orsay to get over to the Tuileries gardens by the Louvre (fancy, huh?) and this man in front of me bent down to pick up a gold wedding band. He inspected … Read more
Can you feel the Louvre II
Dammit! I slept in!!! I woke up thinking, “wow, it’s bright here at 5am.” Then, “hmmm, construction workers get up early in Paris.” Then I realized I’d kept my iPad time set for Toronto’s EST time zone, and it was actually 11am here. So much for being at the Louvre by quarter to 9. Rather … Read more
Can you feel the Louvre?
Never book a last-minute vacation at 1am. Actually, scratch that. Do it. It will [almost] inevitably lead to awesomeness. Oh, by the way I’m in Paris. Examples of Parisian awesomeness include: – meeting gypsy children. One of them blew me kisses and tried to sell me something while the other ones stood nearby and waited … Read more
