Paris From Above - A Breathtaking View

I have climbed the 6 bagillion steps to the dome of the Sacré-Coeur twice.  I'm glad I took so many photographs to prove it!  BTW, I googled my brains out trying to find out exactly how many steps from the basement to the dome. I think Peter counted them one by one the last trek, but he's away on vacances so we'll have to await  his return for that tidbit.  Meanwhile, enjoy the view that  most of you probably will never have!

Sunday Paris Church Series - Une Autre Vue

Oh we've been here so many times. Today, just one more view of Paris from the dome of the Basilique du Sacré - Coeur . My blog reader Anne in Oxfordshire  says that there are a mere 284 steps ( I could have sworn there were 500!) and that there are 80 columns surrounding the dome and each and every capital is different.  I've been to the dome twice, and I can assure you that I NEVER noticed that!  Oxygen deprivation.... Well apparently this photo confirms it.  For my dear friends Peter, Janet and Maya.... this brings back some wonderful memories of our climb and the grand celebration at the "summit" where this was taken last July '09!

Through the Kitchen Window

In January, we were so fortunate to stay in a lovely flat that we rented from friends in Cincinnati. I loved this perfect Paris view from our kitchen window. Ahhh Paris!

This week I will be joining some very dear friends and bloggers. I will be checking in from time to time but won't be able to visit your blogs as often. I hope you will understand. Photos to follow!