Thankfully, jazz festivals did not consume our entire weekend. Come Saturday morning, our whole class headed over to the gardens of the Rodin Museum. We saw many of Auguste Rodin’s (the most preeminent sculptor of his time) works, including the “Burghers of Calais,” “Monument to Victor Hugo,” and “The Three Shades.” My favorite sculpture was the “Gates of Hell,” which alluded to Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Each of his creations entailed splendor and meaning; touring the museum left us all in awe. 😮 
After the last jazz act Sunday evening, we all headed toward Professor Brockman’s place to celebrate Pam’s birthday. It was a resounding success; everyone secretly pitched in money to surprise Pam with a cake. Soon after, we went to scenic Montmartre (summit of Paris) in the late hours of the night. We were fortunate enough to attend a live church service in the Sacré-Cœur (translated: Sacred Heart) Basilica. Before we headed back to the Fiap, we explored the nearby alleys that were bustling with intimate restaurants, delicate shops, and crazed gypsies that reached for the wrists of unlucky tourists. 🎂
OH! i've ALWAYS wanted to go to Sacré-Cœur!! oohhh and Rodin! seems like a good weekend :) were you an unlucky tourist?? :P
ReplyDeleteBrian, please say thank you to everyone for surprising Pam on her birthday. It means a lot to me.
ReplyDeleteP.S. That includes my thank you to you! And thanks for sharing your adventures through this blog.
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