Category Archives: Travel

All the places we visit, both near and far.

Busy Week

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Paul

It has been busy since my cousin Judi arrived Tuesday, so there have been few photos and little time to do a post. It has been raining and storming off and on since Tuesday, as of this afternoon it appears … Continue reading →

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In The Footsteps of Van Gogh

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Paul

We’ve been following in Van Gogh’s footsteps around St. Remy. The local small non-profit museum, Musee Estrine, has a display interpreting the great artist’s life, particularly his time here. Although the museum does not have an original Van Gogh painting, … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Paul

Our first week in Provence has had its ups: the market, music, great food, and wonderful walks – and downs: a car crash, a leaky hot water heater, and a broken refrigerator. We have been enjoying just getting to know … Continue reading →

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Quick Sketches

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Paul

Here are four quick sketches of the musicians at the market yesterday. No single sketch took more than a minute due to crowds of people milling around me. The jazz trio were surrounded by listeners. The woman singing in the … Continue reading →

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Lentils and Sausage for Brenda

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Paul

Friend Brenda asked for the recipe for our dinner tonight. I will attempt to oblige. Of course the most difficult part of the recipe is obtaining saucisse de Morteau. This is a sausage from eastern France. It’s a basic garlic … Continue reading →

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New Car and Market Day

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Paul

Late yesterday afternoon we took a taxi to Avignon to pick up our new car, courtesy of the Hertz roadside assistance. We now have a small Ford with a backup warning sensor that beeps to tell me how close I … Continue reading →

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First Days in Saint Remy: Art, Painting, and Crunch

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Paul

Sunday was the Route des Artistes in St. Remy. This is a monthly event where artists from throughout France (and even some from Spain and Belgium) come to show and sell their works. We met some wonderful artists along the way. … Continue reading →

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Final Days in Montcabrier

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Paul

Today is our last day at Atelier de la Rose in Montcabrier. This peaceful place is a wonderful buffer from the excitement and activity of London and Paris. We have had the opportunity to relax and paint, getting into a … Continue reading →

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Pech Merle and Saint-Cirq LaPopie

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday Sally took us on a day-long tour. We began with a 1.5 hour drive basically along the River Lot, through Cahors, and then over to the town of Cabrerets. This is the location of Pech Merle, one of the … Continue reading →

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Castelfranc

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Paul

This morning we went to  Castelfranc, a small town on the Lot River. We had gone there for dinner in 2013 and briefly visited a garden in the town center. The Garden of the Senses is a wonderful medieval style … Continue reading →

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