Here, There and Ireland, too!: My Last Day in Paris- For This Trip

What a great day! The sun was shining and a spent the morning in Monet's Garden. It was just perfect. The garden was alive with flowers, birds, bees and butterflies. The crowds were manageable and the water lily pond was alive. Last year when I was there it was raining. It is so much nicer in the sun.
Monet's home is open to the public. It is furnished with the original furnishings and one room has a collection of his paintings. There are family pictures around. You can go up stairs and look at the view of the garden from the bedroom. Unlike many of the famous painters, he seems to have had a stable life. Having been to Arles and learned about van Gogh and his shooting himself in the head at age 37, Monet's life was boring but filled with family and beauty.
Returning to Paris, i walked the streets of the Latin Quarter and St. German de Pres. It was filled with Parisian going about their daily routine. I stopped a coffee ($8.50) and just watched the people go by. Style in Paris is anything you have on. It was really amazing.
i had dinner in the Latin Quarter. It was a street filled with tourists as were the restaurants. It was by far the worst meal I have had. The Santorini Restaurant- Authentic French Cuisine. I should have known better. Oh Well!
I really could use another few days in Paris, but I am looking forward to London. You will hear form me there.

MONET'S GARDEN