Versailles: Last time I visited Paris with Mom we went to Versailles and it was one of my favorite days ever. And again, Versailles didn't fail to impress! The gardens are definitely my favorite part. Although we did get a tour through EDUCO of some rooms that aren't normally shown to visitors so that was pretty cool. Also, I didn't realize this but there is apparently an artist for Versailles each year who creates sculptures for the gardens. The artist of Versailles for 2015 is Anisha Kapoor and one of his sculptures in the center of the gardens was vandalized a few days before we got arrived with anti-semitic phrases. However, Kapoor decided that he did not want to remove the graffiti. He instead wanted the statue to serve as a reminder that these types of prejudices still exist. I think this is very noble of him and the vandalism is very heartbreaking. However, on a completely separate note the sculpture was pretty ugly. It didn't fit in with the esthetic of Versailles at all and was right in the center. Frankly I'm surprised they let it be built. That could just be my opinion but you look at the photo and decide for yourself. Other than that we wandered around the gardens for a while and took out some rowboats on the river - once again a beautiful day!
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| Anish Kapoor's art piece that was later vandalized. |
Sushi Shop: This is a sushi chain in Paris (as you probably could have guessed). But Natalie and I were really craving sushi so we went after our long day at Versailles. Not the best sushi I've had but definitely tasty and well priced. I'll be back to satisfy my sushi love depravation often I'm sure! (Oh and they deliver!)
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