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Subject: [Leica] Paris tips-sites to see?
From: leowesson at gmail.com (LeoWesson)
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:44:57 -0500
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Chris,

I'm a big fan of the Picasso Museum, Rodin Museum and the Cartier-Bresson 
archive.  

As far as food goes, order the special of the day and the house wine. 

Thanks!
Leo Wesson
817.733.9157
www.leowesson.com


On Aug 17, 2011, at 13:24, Chris Williams <zoeica at mac.com> wrote:

> Yep, that's what I meant.
> 
> 
> Chris Williams
> www.zoeicaimages.net
> www.rebirthworkshops.com
> 504-231-6261
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> On Aug 17, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> 
>> You are MUCH less likely to get mugged/stabbed/shot. Probably a bit more 
>> likely to be pick-pocketed.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
>> 
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> Alicante, Spain
>> http://www.frozenlight.eu
>> http://www.greatpix.eu
>> http://www.nathanfoto.com
>> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
>> Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/
>> 
>> 
>> YNWA
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>> On Aug 17, 2011, at 8:20 PM, Chris Williams wrote:
>> 
>>> So the small time crime is just like NOLA?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Chris Williams
>>> www.zoeicaimages.net
>>> www.rebirthworkshops.com
>>> 504-231-6261
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Aug 17, 2011, at 11:00 AM, philippe.amard at sfr.fr wrote:
>>> 
>>>> All agreed
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> P?re Lachaise is great
>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Paris+as+usual-1090233.jpg/
>>>> also
>>>> Cimeti?re de Montmartre with its many cats
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> To keep it on topic Bld Beaumarchias is where the Leica store is BTW
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> OTT : watch gear, purse and ID on the metro/tube - always tightly 
>>>> nested on your belly, at any time.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ph
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Envoy? depuis SFR Mail. 10 Go de stockage - en savoir plus.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ========================================
>>>> 
>>>> Message du : 17/08/2011
>>>> De : "Nathan Wajsman " <photo at frozenlight.eu>
>>>> A : "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
>>>> Copie ? :
>>>> Sujet : Re: [Leica] Paris tips-sites to see?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Fortunately I have not had to go there since early 2001, and will never
>>>> have to go again. I have also been forced into the one in Orlando on 
>>>> many
>>>> occasions during the years we lived in Tampa.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyway, some of my "must do" things in Paris include:
>>>> 
>>>> - P?re Lachaise cemetery, with graves of greats like Jim Morrison and 
>>>> Chopin
>>>> - Jardins du Luxembourg for relaxing and people-watching
>>>> - getting lost in the Latin Quarter
>>>> - checking out the camera stores on Blvd. Beaumarchais (although you 
>>>> will
>>>> probably not buy anything)
>>>> - the Louvre; unlike many tourist attractions, it is NOT overrated
>>>> - the Japanese shops and restaurants near the Opera--fun to see in the
>>>> center of Paris
>>>> - the main Gallerie Lafayettes department store for sheer grandeur.
>>>> 
>>>> If you are interested, I also have a couple of really good vegetarian
>>>> restaurants, I have their cards somewhere and can give you the details 
>>>> if
>>>> you swing that way.
>>>> 
>>>> I am sure the French LUGgers will give you lots of useful tips.
>>>> 
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Nathan
>>>> 
>>>> Op Wo, 17 augustus, 2011 16:47, schreef Chris Williams:
>>>>> That's where all the Europeans go right?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Chris
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Aug 17, 2011, at 9:47 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Euro Disney?
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> NOT!
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Nathan
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Op Wo, 17 augustus, 2011 16:34, schreef Chris Williams:
>>>>>>> Going to be in Paris for a few days in Sept, not sure how much spare
>>>>>>> time I'll have but any suggestions as to what not to miss?
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Have not been there since I was in a stroller so I'm looking forward
>>>>>>> to it.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Chris Williams
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -- 
>>>> Nathan Wajsman
>>>> photo at frozenlight.eu
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