Sunday, Oct 21

We finally got around to doing something that we always have wanted to do and that was taking the guided tour of th old Opera House. We got there and hour early to be sure of tickets, got them easily, had a coffee near the entrance, and went back at 2:30 for the tour.

We elected for the one in English since Alexandria's French would not cover all of the artistic terms. We met the guide in the rounda at the rear entrance. We then spent an hour and a half with the guide telling us all about the history and art, something we enjoyed very much.

The Opera house at night. 

We entered under the rotunda and them climbed the stairs into the auditorium. First we looked at the ceiling which was done about fifty years ago by Marc Chagall at the request of Pres. DeGaulle. It is a beautiful piece of work.

The guide then talked about the history of the building, the various areas of the house, and the stage. We then went up to see the reception rooms and the various stairways. After 90 minutes we were all experts about the opera house.

 After the tour we went on the balxcony that overlooks the square and at the end of the boulevard, one can see the Louvre Museum.

Dinner this evening was again at Le Mâchon d’Henri, a place that we really like for the food, simple but good, and the atmosphere and welcome.