Category Archives: Travel

Whose Suitcase Is This?

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Jean

Wrote this early on and forgot to post it . . . It was a long flight, well two flights – one to DC, the second to London. Over 12 hours in the air and lots of mid-America agriculture to … Continue reading →

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Borough Market and Much More

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Paul

Today we walked toward London Bridge and Borough Market, which we read about in one of the guide books in our apartment. It is a large public market in what appears to be an old train station. From the market … Continue reading →

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High Society

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we rested. I have been having extreme allergy symptoms. This seems to be caused by the air pollution. Cyclists are now buying mini-gas masks to wear for their commute. I’m doubling down on antihistamines and looking forward to France. … Continue reading →

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The Tate

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we went to the Tate. There is so much to see there that I cannot begin to summarize in one post. The collection is stunning and changes each time we visit because they own so much art and it … Continue reading →

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Night Along The Thames

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Paul

Last evening after dinner we decided to take a walk to watch the sun set over Parliament. (Literally, not figuratively!) Every city looks different after dark. We enjoyed the winding down of activities along the south bank of the Thames. … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Hood

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Paul

This afternoon we explored our own neighborhood. A nearby park surrounds the Imperial War Museum and we wanted to find William Bligh’s house. The park had beautiful gardens. Flowers have always been among my favorite subjects for photography. Here are … Continue reading →

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Lazy Day Along The Thames

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Paul

Today we got a late start and wandered to a neighborhood garden. We watched a pickup cricket game and received valuable instruction from Alex, a classics student and avid cricket fan. With remarkably little explanation he got us to understand … Continue reading →

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The Courtauld

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Paul

Our first full day in London we decided to go to The Courtauld Gallery. This is a must on our London list, as it should be for any art lover. Today’s visit featured two special exhibits as well as many … Continue reading →

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Europe 2015

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Paul

We are about to embark on another artistic painting and photography trip. The advance art bag is already in France, we have oriented our friends who will be staying in our house, and have our luggage ready to go. However, … Continue reading →

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Back Home from the 8th Annual Pac NW Rally!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Paul

We arrived back home this afternoon. There were no further posts on the camping trip because I couldn’t get a connection. The first day must have been perfect atmospherics for cell phone waves or something. After that I got no … Continue reading →

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