Tag Archives: Travel

The Land of Enchantment

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Paul

Today we left family and friends in Colorado Springs and headed south. As we crossed the mountains through Raton Pass into New Mexico we put Carlos Nakai on the ipod and were carried into New Mexico on his melodies. After … Continue reading →

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The Tate Modern Museum

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Jean

As we visit museums this year I find my eye caught by much that was of less interest to me a few years ago. I still love the Impressionists / post-impressionists and old masters, but my appreciation for a wider … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Paul

The Rocky Mountains in October and November? Sure! We each wanted to attend a painting class, mine in Canmore, Alberta and Jean’s in Denver, Colorado. Therefore we decided to join them with a week in Yellowstone, 4 days in Jackson … Continue reading →

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The Edge of the World

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Paul

Yesterday the edge of the world wafted to our doorstep on the feathers of fog. It is eery to look toward the sea and hear its roar, but to see only a gray curtain beyond the shrubs across the road. … Continue reading →

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Second Beach

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Paul

We hiked over the hill to Second Beach to explore. The trail has improved and the beach has more people than our first visit 25 years ago, but it’s still beautiful. As you can see, the weather has changed. Paul

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First Beach…La Push, Washington

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Paul

We arrived at La Push Friday afternoon. This is Picasso’s first trip of 2014.  It has been sunny, warm, and sublime. Hiking, sketching, and painting during the three longest days of the year. Today a sunbow was an omen for … Continue reading →

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Beacon Hill Park

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Paul

Beacon Hill Park was one of Emily Carr’s favorite places. Set aside and developed as a park in the 1860’s, it is a remarkable place to ramble and paint. Trees, ponds, birds, flowers, and the ocean compete for your attention. … Continue reading →

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Why Travel?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Paul

A friend sent me this link to a lovely poem about travel and I am compelled to share it with fellow travelers. Enjoy, Paul http://www.panhala.net/Archive/For_the_Traveler.html

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Catching Up

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Jean

Yes, we are in Ireland and it is grand . . . smiling. It’s good to be settled for a few weeks, to have a home where the suitcases are unpacked and we are not in unremitting tourist mode, where … Continue reading →

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Living In Confined Quarters

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Paul

Rain and cool temps means spending more time in Picasso. Two of us and all of our gear (some of you know we don’t travel light) make for crowded living quarters. Jean’s current mantra is “a place for everything and … Continue reading →

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