Versailles

On Tuesday morning Taylor and I woke up and took the train out to Versailles. We made it there around 11, which it turned out was a bit too late to beat the morning rush.  The line looked daunting, but we had come all the way out there so we decided to brave the lines and the heat.  After waiting for about an hour we entered the Versailles Palace.

The rooms were some of the most ornate spaces I have ever seen, covered in gold and bronze decorations, chandeliers, mirrors, and marble.  Not very much in line with my personal aesthetic, but quite an amazing thing to see. :)

My favorite part of Versailles was the gardens, which include over 3 square miles of beautifully shaped and maintained trees, shrubs, and flowers.