"I perhaps owe becoming a painter to flowers." Claude Monet A couple of years ago, I met some friends in Paris. I couldn't wait to soak up the history, the food, the wine, and most of all...the art. I had read a brief article in a magazine about Monet's residence and gardens in Giverny. The article was tantalizing. This was a MUST for our itinerary. The day came when my fellow crazy teaching friend and I boarded the train to Giverny, my anticipation was palpable. We arrived and took a…
