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We’re just home from a few days in Paris. I wanted to visit Notre Dame for the first time since the fire. It was busy and chaotic but also unexpectedly moving. There was a real sense of people responding emotionally to the restored building. Last time it felt like a simple tourist attraction; this time, there was more.

The image shows the front facade of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on a clear day. The sun is shining from behind the building, highlighting its architectural details, including two large towers and a central rose window. A crowd of people are gathered in the plaza in front of the cathedral, some taking photos and others walking around. The sky is mostly clear with a few clouds, and a construction crane is visible to the right of the cathedral.

Interior view of a grand cathedral with vaulted ceilings and ornate architecture. The aisle is filled with people, and chandeliers hang along the sides. A large baptismal font is prominently located in the foreground. Stained glass windows and an altar with lit candles are visible in the background.

A person with white hair stands near a display of lit votive candles arranged in circular patterns on a table inside a dimly lit cathedral. Above them, a stone statue is mounted on a decorative column, illuminated by soft lighting. The cathedral features tall arches and stained glass windows, adding to the serene atmosphere.

Statue of St Teresa of Lisieux in a church setting, positioned in front of a stained glass window. Below the statue is a stand with numerous lit prayer candles arranged in circular patterns, casting a warm glow in the dimly lit surroundings.

Interior view of a cathedral featuring a large, ornate chandelier with lit candles hanging from a high, vaulted stone ceiling. In the background, there are arched windows with intricate stained glass designs, and detailed columns add to the architectural beauty. The lighting highlights the elegance and historical significance of the space.

Interior of a large cathedral featuring tall, arched ceilings and intricate stained glass windows. The focus is a large rose window displaying vibrant blue and red patterns. The area includes an elevated altar with lit candles and a statue, with several people seated nearby. Rows of wooden chairs are arranged on a checkered floor in the foreground. The atmosphere is serene and reverent.

A view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, showing its intricate Gothic architecture with two towers and detailed sculptures above the entrance. People are gathered outside, and the sky is clear and blue.

2025-04-04

The Musée d’Orsay was very busy and physically exhausting. But the building is extraordinary, and it was wonderful to come face to face with so many famous impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. Van Gogh’s stare has stayed with me…

A large clock face with Roman numerals is shown from the inside, silhouetting a person standing in front of it. The clock serves as a window, providing a panoramic view of a cityscape outside under a clear blue sky.

View from inside a large clock face looking out over a river. The foreground shows the black clock hands and Roman numerals on the glass. In the background, there’s a cityscape with historic buildings and a clear blue sky.

A large, open museum gallery with an arched, ornate ceiling and intricate patterns. The interior is filled with people walking and viewing sculptures and artworks displayed throughout the hall. The ceiling is made of glass panels, allowing natural light to illuminate the stone walls and exhibits below.

View of the Seine River in Paris on a sunny day, with a sightseeing boat in the foreground. The riverbank is lined with historic buildings, including a prominent museum building. A stone bridge spans the river in the background, and a partly cloudy sky is overhead.

A painting of a man with reddish-brown hair and a beard. He is wearing a blue coat with a white shirt underneath. The background features swirling patterns in shades of blue and gray, creating a textured effect. The man’s expression is serious, and his gaze is directed outward.

2025-04-06

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