Sunday, August 08, 2010

Paris: Day 5 - Versailles pt.5

Grounds @ Versailles

After we'd seen all the Chateau we could stand, we decided to brave the outdoors.

View from the window

We'd had plenty of peeks at the beautiful grounds from some of the Chateau windows. The sun would tease us by popping out to say "Hi!" before being overtaken by the rains again. Jeff and I just hoped we could time our outdoor excursions to a sunny interlude.

Versailles Statue

Vase

Exterior of Versailles

As we reached the grounds, our luck held. We snapped some GORGEOUS pictures and 'ooh'd' and 'aaah'd' over the entrance and the fountains.

Grounds at Versailles
(click on the pic for a larger view)

Happy @ Versailles

As we made our way toward the center, stopping for pics, of course. We saw the clouds come rolling back in. Big, dark, angry looking clouds.

Grounds @ Versailles

Right after I snapped this one, the rains came back. This time they meant business as they brought their good friends; Thunder and Lightning! Time to go!

We walked back to the RER station (stopping for a hot chocolate to give the rains a chance to stop or slow a little). As soon as I got on the train, I fell asleep. Exhausted but, happy!

I'm done

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