barcelona, day four
After breakfast in our room with our own goodies, we went into the old city – Ciutat Vella in Catalan – to the Museu Picasso. There are Picasso museums in…
spain trip
barcelona, day three
What a day we’ve had. We had two incredible architecture experiences today, one of them among the most astounding buildings we have ever seen. It was also a long day.…
barcelona, day two
Barcelona is amazing. Some people suggested that five days here were too many, but we can barely fit in all the things we want to do – even though we…
leaving paris / barcelona, day one
After our little breakfast at our local bistro, I decided I’d take a stab at the Rodin Museum. Allan was happier not to go, so he stayed in the room…
paris, day two
Our only full day in Paris was mostly wonderful and a bit frustrating. We started the day with a small breakfast in a cafe, as we like to do in…
paris, day two
Our only full day in Paris was mostly wonderful and a bit frustrating. We started the day with a small breakfast in a cafe, as we like to do in…
paris, day one
We were up very early this morning, which was not difficult for me, since I hardly slept all night, most likely from drinking alcohol too late at night, which keeps…
london, day two
We had breakfast in a little cafe (what New Yorkers call a coffee shop, a real working-person’s breakfast spot) in R’s neighbourhood. This was my only opportunity to have a…
london, day one
It’s wonderful to be here! Wonderful to see R again, to meet her partner, to spend time with her family, to be in their home. And to see London again!…
and we’re off
Today we’re packing and giving final instructions to our friend and dogsitter, the divine Essie Ash, and tonight we fly to London. In London, we’ll see R, who we know…