Monthly Archives: May 2011

Art at Courtauld Gallery

The weather continues to be sunny and warm in London. Unseasonably so. Plants here are a month ahead of schedule. Everyone is worried what the summer will bring. Mainland Europe has had a dought for 2 months and the predicition … Continue reading

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Telephones, Tubes, and the Tate

After resting yesterday afternoon we both had a restless night. Our sleep patterns haven’t adjusted yet. However, we were up early this morning and got going. After a reasonable, but light breakfast we undertook to get our phones working. Yesterday … Continue reading

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We Arrived!

After 20 hours of travel door to door we have arrived in London and are esconced in The London Guest House. http://www.londonguesthouse.uk.com/ This is a budget priced B&B in Acton, a west end burough that used to be Irish and is … Continue reading

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A Very Belated Semester Abroad

Our bags are packed (almost) and our house is prepared for its temporary occupants. In less than one week Jean and I depart for our delayed “semester abroad.” Neither of us was able to take a semester abroad while in … Continue reading

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All Our Bags Are Packed (Almost)

We’re under two weeks until our departure for our photography, painting, and art appreciation trip to Europe. New suitcases were packed with clothes this week and immediately found to be overweight. Unpacking, sorting things, and repacking brought the weights under … Continue reading

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