Sunday afternoon at Versailles

 

 A  panorama 

that cannot do justice

to the glorious day at the chateau de Versailles.

It can only hint

at the vast gardens, canals, ponds, paths and plantings.

The clouds were extraordinary.

No, 

this is not a 

Christo et Jeanne-Claude work,

just the outdoor sculptures

ready for winter.

 

Sun and clouds

behind 

the Temple of Love. 

I especially loved

the cottages 

and gardens

at Marie Antoinette's village.

 

Reflections.

 

Light 

through an arbour walk.

Arches.

Portico at le Grand Trinon.

Cobblestone gutters

have such 

romance.

 

Puddle patterns

after 

the morning rain.

In the vast repetition

of room 

after room

after room 

after room

of luxury

it was a relief 

to finally find

a simple toilet.

 

Fit for a king

 

or queen.