Welcome to Versailles.
This is the most common scene in Versailles. Tourists (especially certain ones from certain parts of the world, but not exclusively) MUST have their photo taken by EVERYTHING. In multiple angles. The longest lines I waited in were one to wait for someone to finish having their freaking photo taken next to the king's bed pan, or whatever. This place must be murder in the summer.
France's contribution to world wide arbitration dilemmas:
Here is a painting of a very famous general in the French army. His name is "de Rochambeau." Legend has it (now I could be wrong here, because I read it in french) that when he was fighting in Germany, and he faced a stalemate with a German general, the only way to solve the stalemate was to paper-rock-scissors for the German town. Hence, how we now "rochambeau" for it. Incroyable!
This guy didn't understand my french at all. But he was pleasant enough...Oh a note on blog comments... I've been trying to comment on your comments, but I must be completely inept, because I can't get it to work. So, until I figure out why, don't be offended that I don't respond to your comments. Keep'm coming...great to read. Merci!
2 comments:
Looks like you're having a blast! Bummer about the statue not understanding your french - but don't worry, it might not be you - that statue's been there for so many centuries, maybe its hearing is impaired (yeah, yeah, i know, i'm an audio nerd!!)
Keep up the French, champ.
A bientot,
-S-
Never mind the statue but the inanimate dude on the left looks like he should be immortalized in stone as well. Thanks for keeping me informed about your adventures mon amie. I am living vicariously through you. Peace !
Action Out!
P.S. I clipped off a sloper!!!! Booyah!
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