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Yesterday we rested after the big night watching FC Barcelona take apart Manchester United. It wasn’t much of a contest, but a pleasure to watch an unbelievably good soccer team. Jean needed to do some laundry, so late in the … Continue reading →

Jean returned to the National Gallery today and I decided to take a spin around London. Our day began with an overcrowded and slow subway due to technical problems on two different lines. It took us longer than usual to … Continue reading →

Today we visited the National Portrait Gallery and Apsley House, the home of the Duke of Wellington. The National Portrait Gallery is as much a history lesson as an art lesson. It contains 400 years of portraits of famous Brits. … Continue reading →

Today we spent the day around Buckingham Palace. We arrived at mid-morning to await the changing of the guard with thousands of others. What we didn’t know is that today they were practicing for tomorrow’s visit by President Obama. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Yesterday we went to Olympia to hang two of Jean’s painting for a show. While there I decided to practice cafe sketching. I went to a coffee shop and sat at an out-of-the-way corner table with my sketch pad and … Continue reading →

We are now inside of four weeks until we leave for our extended stay in Europe. Our itinerary is set and we have taken care of essential travel stuff. Now can get down to packing art supplies, clothes, etc. We … Continue reading →

Campgrounds and RV parks collect a broad spectrum of travelers. We often found ourselves among people with values, beliefs, and habits unlike ours. Many campers carried guns and anti-abortion bumper stickers were common. Dogs and cats are common among the RV … Continue reading →

As you may remember our next trip is a long stay in Europe starting next month. We thought it was pretty well planned, but our plans have been changing daily. It seems that sometimes what you think is certain is … Continue reading →