Jul 15, 2007

OMSI, Portland

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is definitely worth a visit. We went with Gemma’s dad Jim, step-mom Anne, and half-sisters Bethany and Caitlin. We also visited the Body Worlds exhibit, but they didn’t allow photos or video.

Apr 3, 2007

Monet’s Garden, Giverny

Some of Claude Monet’s most famous paintings, such as his water lily and Japanese bridge paintings, were of his garden in Giverny. Monet lived in Giverny from 1883 until his death in 1926. Music: Painter Song, by Norah Jones, from the Come Away With Me album Buy Music:

Apr 1, 2007

Chateau de Versailles

In English the Château de Versailles is often referred to as the Palace of Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village, but it is now a suburb of Paris. Music: Gloria, by David Hirschfelder, from the Shine soundtrack Buy Music:

Mar 29, 2007

Grand Palais Museum, Paris

The Grand Palais is a large glass exhibition hall that was built for the Paris Exhibition of 1900. Music: Tiptoe Thru’ the Tulips, by Tiny Tim, from the God Bless Tiny Tim album Buy Music: