Letter From Paris: The Leaves of Père Lachaise

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The weather in Paris has turned cold and gray, and I find myself wishing for snow.  I'd like to make a trip to Alsace--to wend through the Vosges Mountains (photo at right) and stop at pristine villages, drink vin chaud and wander through the fairy-tale Christmas markets. 

Parisian fall leaves have almost gone, though a few still cling to their branches.  On a walk through the Père Lachaise Cemetery a few weeks ago:

 

Do these images bring anything else to mind--an impression, a perception, or a feeling?  What do the end of fall and the coming of winter mean to you?  Do you want to hide in the warmth of your home--or take a walk in the cold?

Unless otherwise noted, all photos taken by Beth Arnold with her Canon PowerShot SD750, which she loves.

                                                                               ---Beth Arnold in Paris

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