The tomb of Heloise and Abelard at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. The famous lovers were originally buried elsewhere, but Parisian officials moved them to Père Lachaise in 1817, in an effort to drum up business for the struggling new cemetery.
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I may not be a professional photographer, but I have learned a few things in my travels. Here’s a hot tip: photos almost always turn out better when you take the photo in front of the trash bin, instead of behind it.

You’re welcome.

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Come visit me on Substack! fiftybeautifulthings.substack.com

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What could be more beautiful than Yosemite in the fall? #travel #nationalparks #yosemite #california

I lived in the Bay Area for about five years and I’ve been back visiting this week. It’s fun to play tourist, and visit old haunts. The Palace of Fine Arts is one of my favorite sights in San Francisco. #sanfrancisco #california #travel

I’ve gone over the Golden Gate Bridge a hundred times, but this is the first time I’ve gone under it. #sanfrancisco #travel #goldengate