Another intimate favorite musee, the Rodin, is set in the Hotel Brion which became Auguste Rodin’s home in Paris. The sculpture garden begins with La Penseur (The Thinker), one of his most recognizable works. The garden is quiet and restful and you can tell from the fallen plane tree leaves autumn is not far off.
The Burghers of Calais are masterful representations of emotion. The Gates of Hell is fascinating and my immediate thought is that’s where I wish to send Trump post haste!
I appreciate his marble work, Basier, (The Kiss) and this time noticed his small works paying homage to the once beautiful but aging female body. Sculpture speaks to me.
Walked along the Rive Droite (Right Bank) and found the bridge, Pont Alma, Mary had read about and reminded her of her Aunt Alma. Walked among fallen chestnuts and enjoyed the Siene on the way back to our neighborhood.
Mary and I continued our afternoon in Parc Champ du Mars, viewing the Eiffel Tower and watching small groups of people picnic, take photographs and enjoy the space. We found a bench for people watching among some flowers and walking paths and just relaxed. Eventually made our way to a sidewalk cafe for tea and for Mary a chocolate chaud.
Gene and Mary treated me our last night in Paris to a birthday dinner at La Fountaine de Mars near our neighborhood. Famously the spot of a highly publicized date between Barack and Michelle on their first presidential trip to Paris, it is an unassuming bistro with a bit of a breeze this evening. I had a lovely duck breast in morel and fig sauce. And a very fine bottle of vin rouge from St. Emilon (an appellation we will soon visit). Though without candles, the desserts we shared were quite wonderful – a Floating Island of meringue and rum creme anglaise and a hazelnut layered confection. A fine way to end my celebration! Bon Nuit!!!
Meanwhile & Far Away 
Keep the birthday celebrations going!
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