France in 17 Pictures, Part 6

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[timetiger]

That couple looks so comfortable together. What difference do a few leaves -- or being dead, for that matter -- make?

Even though I keep falling behind in reading your posts and I haven't been commenting much, I'm enjoying your trip tremendously.

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Yes, the whole monument was made to look like a big bed. I liked it very much and wondered if it was meant to be gently humorous, as it was.

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it's a big issue in the Jewish community, how to bury interfaith couples. How interesting! You mean, there's resistance to putting the non-Jewish member in a Jewish cemetery, or there's a fear that Jewish persons end up in a Christian cemetery or both?

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Being cremationally inclined, I hadn't given this much thought. I guess I assumed that anyone could go anywhere, if they had the ticket money. Sad. My own intermarried in-laws' ashes are in the local non-denom joint, behind a little door.

[lawless523]

Lovely pics. Where was the second one from?

The cemetery sounds restful, in both senses. I'm sorry you weren't able to see the catacombs. But as always thanks for sharing!

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Also the Cimitere de Montparnasse. I couldn't get it in the picture, but beneath the angel is a crumpled robe, a nice reference to the casting off of the earthly form.

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Yes, they always make me think about the big-picture Life, which is good.

[bitterfig]

These are really striking pictures. I'm trying to catch up with LJ after a long absence and I'm really enjoying your account of your trip.

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Thank you, and thank you for commenting. I know it takes a bit of effort for you to do it, and I appreciate knowing that you were here.