Musee du Louvre

Photos of my HOUR in the Louvre are here.  Frank went there another day too, and did a 1.5 hour guided tour during which he saw the Mona Lisa.  Since my time was so short I skipped her and went for the sculptures, which I adore.  I had seen the Mona Lisa in 1980 - I remember that visit!

Although I was not really excited about going to the Louvre, (it overwhelms me), I really enjoyed it once inside.  I have become a fan of sculpture.  In the museums, on the street corners, on the buildings, in the parks - Paris is full of sculpture.  Such passion chiseled into stone.

And once inside, the pyramid made sense.  I remember seeing it in the movie The DaVinci Code and actually googling it because I could not believe they would add THAT to the Louvre.  But it is amazing to be inside it and look out, and it is a GREAT landmark on the maps and out the windows once you're inside the enormous museum.

One hour of Louvre was enough for me, but what an hour it was!