Autumn Leaves

Needed to investigate a cheap lamp at the Conforama (think Bed Bath and Beyond) near Pont Neuf. On the way, the bouquinistes were opening up little by little as I walked along the Seine. I liked the way the yellow leaves looked with the green trees and boxes.



Mommy, I found Samaritaine. It's right at the end of Pont Neuf ... and definitely closed. Not sure what the story is there. I googled around a bit, and it looks like it's closed indefinitely due to structural instabilities and fire hazards. Apparently even Paris has a fire marshall. Looks like it has been closed for a few years, and doesn't look like it will be opening in the next few either. This is a historically famous department store in the heart of Paris, for those who haven't heard of it.



On my way back, I stayed on the right bank until the Pont du Carrousel, and saw that one of the bouquinistes (little bookseller/tchotchky sellers that operate out of those FM/Binghamton green boxes along the Seine) is sporting some classy old tags. Daddy, don't we have some of yours floating around the garage somewhere? These look to be of a similar vintage make.



Finally, some pretty fall foliage! It's about time. Note the Eiffel Tower off to the left. Love this picture. It's nice and sunny out, so I was thinking about reading outside along the Seine for a bit.