I've been enjoying using the bus system around Paris of late. The metro system just seems too crowded and dingy, and besides, I really like seeing the city above ground!
I have to take two buses in order to get to the church, so on my return route two Sundays ago the second bus had a 20-minute wait. Rather than just stand around, I decided to walk to the next stop in the meantime. The next stop happens to be right across from...surprise! The Luxembourg Gardens! I scrapped the bus plan for a bit and wandered all the way around the gardens, dodging runners and watching people serenely engage in Tai-Chi exercises. There is something for everyone in these gardens...pétanques (boules/bocce ball) for the older generations, playgrounds for the youngest ones and tennis courts, reclining chairs, and snacks for everyone in between.
Some views of that day's visit follow...
Medici fountain, sans water...
Ivy smile...
The landscaping looks a tad bit different...
Eiffel Tower in the distance...
Difficult to sail a boat in an empty fountain...
Duckling crying for his mama...
I've never seen the fountain empty before...
Extras...
French Girl Scouts...
More chairs that I love!
Spring is on its way (thank goodness)!
French Boy Scouts...
Giant playground...
It's so civilized to have a coat rack for those playing bocce ball...
The apiary...bee hives!
Another view of the hives...
Love the vert-de-gris...
French Flag Football...
Boy Scout-style
With neckerchiefs, no less!
Impressive.
Peaceful.
Why, yes...this is where I come to do my makeup, too.
It's amazing how different things look in each season...
Not the first visit, by any means...
And definitely not the last ♥
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