The Paris Traveler

“I suppose that I shall have to die beyond my means.” 
Oscar Wilde 
 
I am a bigger fan of Oscar Wilde than I thought.  Doing some research into his literary career, I discovered that I have read half of his works without even putting any effort into it.  When I am in the library or at the bookstore, I’ve just gravitated to his titles and would have to pass along to you that I have enjoyed every single one of them.
He spent his last years in Paris, living and dying at Hotel d’Alsace, a dingy and cheap spot in the 6th leaving …read more

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Most people don’t think of going to a cemetary to take an afternoon stroll, but Père Lachaise is no ordinary burial ground. As a matter of fact, it is the most visited cemetary in the world. There are over 300,000 people buried on these 118 acres of land that make up the largest cemetary in the city of Paris which is located in the 20th arrondissement.
There is a crematorium and a columbarium which holds the remains of those who have chosen this type of burial here as well. A very close and dear friend …read more

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