Day 2 - Mostly le Louvre

Today, we got our Louvre student pass. It is wonderful. It cost 13 euro and it last a whole year! The Louvre is so amazing. There is so much to see. I am so glad I have such a long time to see it all! If I had only a short amount of time, I don't know what I would do!!

This is not the Louvre, obviously, but I forgot to post this on last night. This was the view from the hotel room. I thought it was pretty cool.

Greek Sculptures. I don't really know the name for most of them.

Momento Mori. This shows up in a lot of art from different periods. It is a dead body/skeleton that reminds the viewer that they will die one day.
I love this column.
Interesting, whatever it is...
And the pyramid. I took this from outside. I'll post better pictures later.

Comments

Rachel said…
You didn't post a picture of your favorite statue. But I love all the ones that you posted. The Louvre is such an amazing structure. Can't wait to see more pictures, thanks for sharing.
January 22, 2010 at 3:33 PM
Breanna said…
Sweet! Looks like you're having fun! :D
January 22, 2010 at 4:33 PM
The Peterson Homestead said…
It seems so unreal that you are actually there. I love the statues and the column - amazing, just simply amazing! Hugs
January 22, 2010 at 8:56 PM
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