Paris, Day 6: Versailles. Le sigh.

[scarlettina]

The exhaustion is beginning to tell. I think both Elizabeth and I are beginning to feel the lack of good sleep, the lack of familiarity, and the press of time. We chose to spend ten days in Paris because it was clear we couldn't do everything we wanted to in seven. At the same time, in order to beat crowds and spend our time well, we've been

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[criada]

I skipped touring the inside of Versailles (don't remember why). We wandered the gardens and I remember thinking how freaking sterile the whole place was.

In my experience traveling internationally, there's a moment when travel exhaustion and culture shock (which had until then been unnoticable) really kick in. Some down time always helped.

[torreybird]

Even this taking-its-toll day sounds marvelous. Hope you're having a wonderful day of whatever!

[shelly_rae]

Le Weekend is not the time to visit Versailles. Too many, ahem, tourists. :)
The gardens, grounds, fountains are lovely but what I loved was wandering through the parks and alleys of versailles. Taking a picnic. Enjoying le Petite Palace and the farmhouse where Marie played at dairymaid.
Don't bother with it this trip though. Next time.

Sunday, market day!
Have fun.
Anon