Our last day in Versailles. We pass through the Versailles palace grounds one last time. And then venture over to the official kitchen garden of Louis called Le Potager du Roi. It’s as wonderful…
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Here it is! Bucket list day! This is the pinnacle of 100 days off. Fetes Galantes!!! Here is a ridiculous video we made there. We like to make travel videos that become like time…
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Last day in Paris and then we are off to Versailles for Fetes Galantes! And the luggage arrived!!! We get up early and do all the touristy things while there is minimal people or traffic.…
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Still no luggage. Third day. Red dress again. Not going to panic yet. We have a full, exciting day ahead, including time inside a Gustave Klimt painting! First, we start the day with another…
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We arrive in Paris. We are staying in Le Marais at a very well-designed but small hotel called the Snob Hotel. When in doubt, pinky out. I quite like its design aesthetic. And it…
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When we were at the start of 100 days, one of the things I definitely wanted to do in this life was visit Versailles and go to Fetes Galantes, the fancy costumed ball in…
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Today we had an appointment at the Theatre Development Fund Studio. We are in need of a 1700’s men’s costume for Fetes Gallantes. As I said before, bigtime bucket list being fulfilled. Because Stefan…
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Final day. The hottest one yet. In the 100’s. We are slow getting to the field. Everyone is. I feel bad for the bands in the early afternoon lineup. We choose the first shift…
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Day 2 working the balloon chain! Look how enamored the crowd was with the balloons. LOVE! We take the same shifts as yesterday, making the first chains to fly. It is 100 degrees. It’s…
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We arrive on site. It’s 96 degrees and this is the “cool” day. First things first, set up basecamp. Then it’s prep the lights for the balloon chain at night. Pack the gear for…