The previous post was actually meant to be this. It’s amazing how my thoughts get carried away by the silence of the night…
So yesterday, instead of the usual French lesson in a classroom, we visited the Palais Garnier. Or more commonly known as the Paris Opera. I told Malcolm about it and gave him the option to choose. To join me for the visit, which he must be prepared to do lots of walking OR to go back to school after lunch and play with friends at the playground.
He hesitated and decided the former.
He was VERY GOOD throughout the 2 hours trip. No whining, no fussing over too much walking. I was totally impressed.
It was the first time we stepped into an opera house and I was totally blown away by the intricate architecture. It was decorated with elaborate multicolored marble friezes, columns, and lavish statuary. It was grand and beautiful with lots of chandelier that fascinated Malcolm.
We were given a glimpse of the stage from one of those cubicle seats, once stood by aristocrats and I could almost imagine them with their binoculars, watching the performance on stage from afar.
We didn’t catch half of what the French narrator said but once a while, Malcolm would tell me he heard her said some words he knows.
And I knew I made the right choice in bringing him along, when on our way home, he repeatedly told me how much he enjoyed the opera house.
In his own words,
‘the opera house is beautiful,
there are lots of lights to see
it is very quiet
and I can hear your teacher speaks French’
he was actually comparing the silence to his class, when it is usually noisy when the teacher speaks.
And I never really know he appreciates silence this much.
We love these dragons on the ceiling
and the many angels remind us of Sistine Chapel at Vatican City
Hi there! I’m glad that you stumbled upon my blog! I was just reading some of your posts, and I’m going to try your pork chop recipe! Yummy! My children love anything as long as it includes rice! Yes, I do have five children, and they are 5,6,8,11,&12! I’m going to add your blog to blogs I follow! How do you like living in Paris? Those are beautiful pictures of the opera!!!!
2 hours without trouble, wow! you are sure in Luck! *laugh*
those Structures are Gorgeous!
Same feeling as angeline!! Malcolm such a fantastic boy!! 2 hours of walking without a fuss! Even my 2 big princess can’t do that!
These are really beautiful. You must be really feeling awed by seeing these in person, as just seeing them on photos are good enough! I would love to see them some day!
Ohhh Malcom made such a great choice! I bet this is a memory that stays with him! Wow…how ominous!
wow! i am fascinated too by its interior…
we passed by the opera hse while we were there during out tour, didnt managed to take photos as well…but i will be back there once again with my daughter!
nice photos – thks for sharing!
Wau!!! Really good! And so great that Malcolm appreciates things such as this ya!
Wow! What a nice afternoon day out! To think that the only way I get to visit that Opera House is to travel across the globe! But then again, if you actually ‘live’ there, you don’t really think about it much. Or do you?
Awesome architecture and sculptures!
Gratz on the new site!
hey leonny,
it’s easy to take things for granted so we need to constantly remind ourselves
can’t peel my eyes off the rich intricate interiors.
thanks for all the gorgoeus photos