tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post1349272812107973583..comments2023-10-30T12:34:33.488-03:00Comments on Paris and Beyond: A Pilgrimage to Sainte-Geneviève-des-BoisGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-16596136910299087922011-11-18T17:23:55.513-04:002011-11-18T17:23:55.513-04:00Sounds like it was a days work...But what a treasu...Sounds like it was a days work...But what a treasure you have brought us. Thank you! JaneyJaney and Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14263426600052174272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-39617832891327070282011-11-18T09:53:56.285-04:002011-11-18T09:53:56.285-04:00What beautiful pictures- I had no idea about Nurey...What beautiful pictures- I had no idea about Nureyev's grave! I was too impatient to see the whole thing, I had to google it. I think your pictures are astonishing. What a wonderful day you two must have had.Louisehttp://astrongbeliefinwicker.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-89246709987914812432011-11-18T08:18:18.203-04:002011-11-18T08:18:18.203-04:00This looks stunning!This looks stunning!biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-27341359077001259342011-11-18T07:46:03.636-04:002011-11-18T07:46:03.636-04:00An amazing gift! But Nureyev deserved it.An amazing gift! But Nureyev deserved it.tattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17444311179736801398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-82886376134173725372011-11-18T00:33:53.660-04:002011-11-18T00:33:53.660-04:00Now that takes patience. So lovely!Now that takes patience. So lovely!Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-46662932777687774242011-11-18T00:17:54.496-04:002011-11-18T00:17:54.496-04:00Beautiful, Genie.Beautiful, Genie.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323811980627840654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-75780788444068676722011-11-17T23:45:36.293-04:002011-11-17T23:45:36.293-04:00Thank you for your comments, and I will take you b...Thank you for your comments, and I will take you back to this quiet spot for a larger view of Nureyev's surroundings.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend!<br /><br />Bises,<br />GenieGenie -- Paris and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758801373365481655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-23842317679197139992011-11-17T21:20:47.729-04:002011-11-17T21:20:47.729-04:00It must be special for you to finally see it. The ...It must be special for you to finally see it. The colours are incredible and bright. From what I've seen, all Orthodox Churches (Greek, Russian) are so gorgeous and ornate.<br /><br />I should have thought Nureyev would have had such a beautiful tribute. He was, after all, such a beautiful dancer.cocoa and coconut https://www.blogger.com/profile/03227052299306872437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-29912881003574478812011-11-17T17:43:51.063-04:002011-11-17T17:43:51.063-04:00Both you and Peter are so generous to share your d...Both you and Peter are so generous to share your discoveries and treasures with us !this is Belgiumhttp://whatisbelgium.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-11555129016648748962011-11-17T17:37:16.301-04:002011-11-17T17:37:16.301-04:00Wow! So glad you and Peter went hunting and broug...Wow! So glad you and Peter went hunting and brought back this wonderful treasure. I only ever got to see him dance in person once (Swan Lake—what an entrance he made!). This suits his flamboyant nature perfectly.Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-70391693173306701072011-11-17T17:00:43.539-04:002011-11-17T17:00:43.539-04:00Genie,
I'm so glad you got to visit and see t...Genie,<br /><br />I'm so glad you got to visit and see the cemetery and town for the resting place of Nureyev. <br /><br />The rug is a beautiful piece of artistry...so detailed.<br /><br />Thank you for the history lesson! Beautiful post!<br /><br />KrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-46064878154427164742011-11-17T16:42:38.563-04:002011-11-17T16:42:38.563-04:00Oh, Genie, it´s fantastic! How gorgeous photos! I ...Oh, Genie, it´s fantastic! How gorgeous photos! I saw also the photos on Peter´s Paris and I´m sure I will go to see the cemetery, too. Thanks for sharing it!<br />Bises HanaHana de Praguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794705071960924400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-16258584891061323952011-11-17T15:53:42.875-04:002011-11-17T15:53:42.875-04:00C'est merveilleux et très intéressant ce que t...C'est merveilleux et très intéressant ce que tu as eu la possibilitè de voir. Je te souhaite une belle soirée.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726147023757256534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-86473996467461273502011-11-17T15:28:43.122-04:002011-11-17T15:28:43.122-04:00That is totally gorgeous!!That is totally gorgeous!!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241553607254199559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-74404725570839679052011-11-17T15:11:35.269-04:002011-11-17T15:11:35.269-04:00Oh I think you found the "pot of gold" a...Oh I think you found the "pot of gold" at the end of your journey. Spectacular!<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-72174183653663390682011-11-17T14:55:17.889-04:002011-11-17T14:55:17.889-04:00How fabulous this is. Absolutely beautiful. And l...How fabulous this is. Absolutely beautiful. And lucky you seeing it with the delicious Peter.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-67163815869615081552011-11-17T14:38:32.739-04:002011-11-17T14:38:32.739-04:00It certainly is a beautiful rug. I only ever saw ...It certainly is a beautiful rug. I only ever saw Nureyev dance on TV.Starmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-69409053474691763932011-11-17T12:56:28.105-04:002011-11-17T12:56:28.105-04:00What a wonderful tribute , to a great man and a fa...What a wonderful tribute , to a great man and a fabulous dancer.The trip was worth of it.Malysshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08285965495493508425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-82179783963792858862011-11-17T11:29:36.568-04:002011-11-17T11:29:36.568-04:00Etonnant ce kilim et fascinant!Etonnant ce kilim et fascinant!Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-69741226741944524762011-11-17T10:03:16.296-04:002011-11-17T10:03:16.296-04:00I'll go to bed less stupid tonight, as we say ...I'll go to bed less stupid tonight, as we say in French! Thanks for the lesson!Paris Paulhttp://parisbycellphone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-78542425125307988212011-11-17T08:54:20.993-04:002011-11-17T08:54:20.993-04:00The colors and artistry of this mosaic work are ab...The colors and artistry of this mosaic work are absolutely stunning! I am so glad you went on this adventure and brought back such exquisite detail for us to enjoy. I think this post should be in green because vert is certainly my color right now ... So jealous :-)Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069452988094474696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-4197929181090517822011-11-17T08:29:55.271-04:002011-11-17T08:29:55.271-04:00Holly: I don't know if we found the best way.....Holly: I don't know if we found the best way... but what was important was to be in good company! :-)PeterParishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694538476960957295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-80178234103495112542011-11-17T07:48:59.733-04:002011-11-17T07:48:59.733-04:00I'm so glad that you & Peter made it there...I'm so glad that you & Peter made it there! The detail in the mosaic tile work is just amazing. I'd love to see it for myself sometime too, glad you now know the way. :-)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11779869746945399607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9055676571236633849.post-9048805888025139672011-11-17T07:39:10.602-04:002011-11-17T07:39:10.602-04:00wow. what a journey. what a destination.wow. what a journey. what a destination.brattcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382428477056833533noreply@blogger.com