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| Versailles |
Yesterday we had woke up early to visit the Chateau de Versailles though there were problems with the train that caused us to lose some of that time. When we got to Versailles I couldn't believe that there was so much gold. I was amazed that the French people hadn't tore it down during one of their many revolutions, or just to take the gold.
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| The Battle of Austerlitz |
I saw the Hall of Mirrors, the King's bedchamber, the Hall of Battles and many other rooms filled with luxurious items. The Hall of Mirrors was one that I had heard about before, it was were the Peace of Versailles was signed that ended World War I. Also the Kings bedchamber where the nobles of the day fought and payed each other to get a chance to help him dress in the morning. I hadn't heard of the Hall of Battles before though and was glad that I got to see it. Many famous works of art are housed in it and I recognized some of the battles and some of the paintings.
Next I visited the gardens which were huge, at first we only visited the smallest section and though that that was it because that itself was huge, but the we saw the main part and it looked so huge. I can't imagine the time it would take to maintain let alone design and build all of Versailles and its gardens.
After we went to the American Embassy to learn about what they do for Americans in a foreign country. I found it really interesting that they would have to deny giving assistance to an American company wishing to invest in France or any action that would not bring money into the United States. Also any company wanting to expand into France either has to create a niche or be able to directly compete with the large established companies.
Next we visited Notre Dame which was really cool and really huge. It took over a hundred years to build and was the height of architectural engineering of its time in Europe, with its flying buttresses to allow it to be as high a it is and the shape of a cross when viewed from the sky. Today it is still awe inspiring and incredible. Also while there I ate some bread from the Festival going on and it tasted great.
Then we went to Professor D's sister's house and had dinner. After we saw the Eiffel tower light up and sparkle on the hour.
Next I visited the gardens which were huge, at first we only visited the smallest section and though that that was it because that itself was huge, but the we saw the main part and it looked so huge. I can't imagine the time it would take to maintain let alone design and build all of Versailles and its gardens. 
Next we visited Notre Dame which was really cool and really huge. It took over a hundred years to build and was the height of architectural engineering of its time in Europe, with its flying buttresses to allow it to be as high a it is and the shape of a cross when viewed from the sky. Today it is still awe inspiring and incredible. Also while there I ate some bread from the Festival going on and it tasted great.
Then we went to Professor D's sister's house and had dinner. After we saw the Eiffel tower light up and sparkle on the hour.
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