Larry took off today and we went on an adventure. We went by the World Bank building and he showed me his office, his projects and the garden he has designed. Quite spectacular. Then we went to Musee’ Marmatton and saw wonderful paintings by Monet. The museum is in a lovely old townhouse in the 16th Arrondisement near the World Bank.
Lunch was at a bistro near the museum. I had a green salad with salmon, tomato, avocado, corn and a light, lemony dressing. Then café au lait.
Then it was on to Pinacotheque Museum, where we saw an exhibit by Edvard Munch, of “The Scream” fame. Before he got to the jolting “Scream” phase of his career, he was an impressionist painter of calm scenes and sedate people. “The Scream” is not in Paris, but in a museum in Oslo. But we saw several drawings and paintings that were reminiscent of the famous piece.
We topped off the day at Printemps and Gallerie Lafayette, two department stores with seemingly endless offerings of shoes, purses and perfumes. I succumbed to a purchase or two, but my bank account is still intact.
Last night, we went to La Boussole bistro, a Moroccan restaurant in St. Germain, where I had a meal I will long remember. Tender escargots, pasta with tomatoes, shrimp and spices, and rice pudding flavored with pistachio and chocolate. Bon appetit!
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