And here’s the original. You can tell it’s old and historic, because they write “shoppes” instead of “shops”. That’s a sure sign that something is really Olde Worlde.

This place really does look a lot like Las Vegas. The locals have done a great job capturing every little detail. It almost feels authentic.

SPOILER ALERT: you can expect a drone show for le Quatorze. Got a few shots of the rehearsal this morning just before 5. They don’t do it justice, as my phone doesn’t zoom in so well. Should be something to see.

Glad I have never listened to Beyoncé. Now I never will.

Also, no more shopping for my wife at Elie Saab (it was she who designed this). I guess that will hit Elie's bottom line about as hard as my refusal to shop at Bulgari or Rolex.

Слава Україні!

Apparently, South Korea has a lower birth rate than the Vatican. Wow. Who knew?

Shades of Captain Renault.