Reading and Roaming
GETTING TO FRANCE—EARLY DAYS Despite the worry and confusion we and others shared this past week over Ian’s path, when our home was still secure, we were able to proceed with a long-awaited trip to France. FIRST DAY HIGHLIGHT After the flight from Detroit to Paris and the usual kinds of delays associated with lines …
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BARRAGAN’S CASA GILARDI Today we were on our own with no tours. We did, however, have a late morning reservation to visit Casa Gilardi. Born in Guadalajara in 1902, Luis Barragan was a noted Mexican architect. He worked in a minimalist style and favored very bright colors. His studio is a small museum also in …
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This blog post is all about seeing, and in Manhattan, there is so much to see–scenes of nature and water, famous art works, fabulous live theater, and even the occasional television program. We had it all this week! LIVE THEATER Three Tall Women by Edward Albee (on Broadway) Having the opportunity to see Glenda …
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IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC Life on the ship continues to be most pleasant. While on board, there are lots of options for entertainment and enlightenment and more food and drink than one can imagine. If so inclined, you can play Mahjongg or bridge, learn to knit, participate in fitness activities, refine your computer skills, watch …
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