Peregrinations

From Montmartre:

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It's Friday. Important issues have consumed our week and will consume them in the days to come. But take a little breather for just a moment. Spend some time at Abbotsford, just south of Edinburgh. Sit on a bench by the river and let the rest of the world go by. It will still be there when we return.

You might want to take a little book. Try this one: . Read more about Great Scot!

Outlined on the lawn of Powis Castle, Wales.

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Why the Irish came.

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My friend Jeremy sent me copies of Kenneth Clark's Civilization, as well as Jacob Bronowski's The Ascent of Man and a few other goodies I can't wait to see. Last night I watched the first 2 from Civilization. Read more about Approaching Chartres

Did you ever wonder why there are so many images in English literature of tunnels leading to magical spaces? I stopped right in the middle of an English country road to take this picture. It was one of the times I knew that all the fairy tales were true.

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One friend of mine is currently in Paris en route home from the island of Rhodes. Another is heading to Europe for a month - and knowing him that will include several art museums in France .

I spent a week in France one year. One of those precious days was earmarked for Avignon. I wanted to dance on the bridge. Read more about Sur le Pont

Catherine Street, Frome, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.

Yeah, I drove. And yeah, that double yellow line means no passing. No matter which way you're going. It's not a one-way street! Read more about No Passing

Funny story.

A few years ago I hopped a tour bus in Rome for a day trip to Pompeii. I might have known I'd get lost. Read more about Fleeing Pompeii

More than one way to catch a fox. Turning my posting process inside out this week. I promised a companion piece to my friend Sarajane this morning, and then couldn't get Facebook to upload it. And no wonder. It was HUGE. Read more about Foxy