Tara & Tami's 2010 European Vacation
Day Two
It was another beautiful morning in the city of Paris. The weather was perfect for being outdoors - it was cool enough for light weight jackets, a bit overcast and perfect for walking.... lots & lots of walking.
When Tara & I bought our airline tickets we did not know our vacation dates would also correspond with several events in both Paris & London.
We just happened to be in Paris this Sunday when their FIBULE (button show) was being held. Tara & I determined our route to FIBULE and were off to visit our first Parisian button show!
The FIBULE members were delighted as there happened to be nine Americans visiting.
(missing one American in the photo)
FIBULE is far different than the USA National Button Society Shows. At FIBULE they do not hold button competition or offer educational workshops. It is a small group of members from various European countries that come together to visit, sale buttons and some just to share their beautiful display of buttons.
Neither Tara nor I speak French or Italian; however, we managed to purchase several wonderful buttons and buckles. We felt very welcomed at FIBULE.
A joy for me was to finally meet a friend that I only knew via email correspondence until FIBULE... Matthew Brown. It is so great when you finally meet someone and that kindred spirit connection is really there... Cheers Matthew!
We stayed at FIBULE for a couple of hours and were off to sight see Paris.
Here are a few afternoon and evening photos of Day Two...
Tami at the Louvre
Tara at the Louvre
L'arc de triopmhe le cassouel
Tami in front of the
L'arc de triopmhe le cassouel
Day Two
It was another beautiful morning in the city of Paris. The weather was perfect for being outdoors - it was cool enough for light weight jackets, a bit overcast and perfect for walking.... lots & lots of walking.
When Tara & I bought our airline tickets we did not know our vacation dates would also correspond with several events in both Paris & London.
We just happened to be in Paris this Sunday when their FIBULE (button show) was being held. Tara & I determined our route to FIBULE and were off to visit our first Parisian button show!
The FIBULE members were delighted as there happened to be nine Americans visiting.
FIBULE is far different than the USA National Button Society Shows. At FIBULE they do not hold button competition or offer educational workshops. It is a small group of members from various European countries that come together to visit, sale buttons and some just to share their beautiful display of buttons.
Neither Tara nor I speak French or Italian; however, we managed to purchase several wonderful buttons and buckles. We felt very welcomed at FIBULE.
A joy for me was to finally meet a friend that I only knew via email correspondence until FIBULE... Matthew Brown. It is so great when you finally meet someone and that kindred spirit connection is really there... Cheers Matthew!
We stayed at FIBULE for a couple of hours and were off to sight see Paris.
Here are a few afternoon and evening photos of Day Two...
L'arc de triopmhe le cassouel
Looking down the Tuileries Garden towards the Arc de Triopmhe in the far distance
The reflecting pool in the Tuileries Garden
Cattail lamps on the Pont Alexander III Bridge
Tami on the Pont Alexander III bridge with the Eiffel Tower
Au revoir till tomorrow Day 3.
-sigh!- the tower lit up!
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