Category Archives: Travel

Art and Sailing in Victoria

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Paul

Yesterday we looked over the sailboats that are sailing today in the Swiftsure Race. They presented quite a mixed bag from 120 feet to 27 feet, multihulls, sloops, yawls, cutters, and any other sailboat you can name.  The larger boats … Continue reading →

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Victoria

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Paul

On the harbor in Victoria, British Columbia. A beautiful suuny day. Off to walk in the footsteps of Emily Carr. Yesterday we came over on the ferry…a scenic ride through the Gulf Islands. Of course that meant photography.

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2013 in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Paul

WordPress.com prepared a 2013 annual report for Travels With Picasso. It was an exciting year for travel and art. We met many wonderful folks during our adventures in Europe including several artists who shared their works with us. The end … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Paul

We are traveling again. This time it’s Tempe Arizona to help Jean’s sister who broke her hip while we were in Europe. Jean flew down to get here quickly and I drove, arriving today. Highlights from driving down alone: 1. … Continue reading →

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Return Home From An Artistic Journey

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Paul

We have been back in Seattle almost a week – time to rest, readjust to Seattle’s weather and time zone, and reflect on what this trip meant to me. I wanted to immerse myself in art in a way that … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Sally

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Paul

Time to say goodbye to Sally. We hope to see her in Seattle sometime and to return to Montcabrier ourselves. Adieu. Jean and Paul

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William and Aurora

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Paul

Sally’s new kittens have grown since we left 6 weeks ago. They entertained us last evening as we caught up on news with Sally. She filled us with a delicious duck pie, nettle soup, hericots, salad and a great assortment … Continue reading →

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Last Artwork in Collioure

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Paul

When we were leaving our Collioure house I couldn’t resist leaving some art behind on the kitchen chalkboard.

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Collioure

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Paul

It has been a few days since I posted. These are busy days. With only one week in SW France we are trying to squeeze in as much as possible. That doesn’t leave much time in the evening for doing … Continue reading →

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One Last Look at Provence and Moving to Collioure

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Paul

On Friday after dropping JP at the Avignon TGV we returned to the Camargue. This time we visited a new area where the saltworks and the mouth of the Rhone dominate the scenery. It was a fitting end to our … Continue reading →

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