Because of our time management and sheer luck on timing, we were able to fit in a trip to the historical site of Versailles. This morning we took a few trains to the palace of Versailles. After just a few minutes walk, there it was. Not only is gold prominent among features of the palace, but it is also featured amongst the vast gardens. The phrase "gardens" does not quite accurately describe the landscape, as there were miles of paths along ponds and cultivated landscapes with multiples statues. Amidst all of the beautiful scenery in the palace's gardens, we were able to view some of Marie Antoinette's additions to the palace. We took a break from our long walk in the gardens and looked into the horizon, where we viewed scenery similar to some of the painters that influenced van Gogh. The shadows, fog, and clouds caused the scenery to blur and become less defined than expected. We found this fascinating since we originally assumed the artist blurred the image. However, actually being here demonstrated that the weather can create illusions that those unexposed to them may be unable to grasp or imagine as realism.
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