Category Archives: Gary’s posts and pages

VIdeo of selected pieces of my art, Paris June 2011-March 2012

Watercolors, pen and ink, and pencil works I did while in Paris http://youtu.be/OqEX8YrCMWI

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Philadephia

In connection with my visit to the Italian consulate, I took a few photos of the historical center.  The exterior photos are of Liberty Hall.  Interior shots are from the building where the Italian consulate is located, 150 South Independent … Continue reading

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My dinner with Ghislane

We were invited for a rare event amongst the French- dinner chez eux, at their place.  I  thought you’d like to know what that was like. We went into the cold clear night to take the short bus ride to … Continue reading

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Walking down the Champs Elysees (a slide show)

Enjoy!! gary August 2011 Walking down the Champs Elysees!

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Us in Brittany (a short video)

We spent four days in Brittany walking around Dinan, Lohan, Saint Malo and Dinard in July, 2011. Most of the images are from Dinan.  The weather was sunny but chilly, better than rainy and cold.  Dinan is a friendly feeling … Continue reading

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To Sancerre and Dijon

June 2011 We had to vacate our temporary apartment in the 6th, which we renovated several years ago and which is owned by two of our friends.  They had some paying guests coming and then their daughters were to stay … Continue reading

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Paris Connections

Paris has become familiar.  The first time you come to any city there is so much to absorb and you are rather lost, your nose planted in the skimpy map in the guide book when your eyes are not taking … Continue reading

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Concert in Honor of John Barry at the James Bond Festival

This is a short video of the wonderful free concert at the Plaza de la Virgin April 9, 2011

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Welcome to our blog

This blog is about our travels including our time in Peace Corps, Panama. I have been adding journals from 1998 onwards.   These are under various categories to the right in the side panel:  Spain, Turkey, Eastern Europe, Costa Rica, … Continue reading

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Some mythical beliefs I have run across

September 26, 2010 — garypeg Some mythical beliefs I have run across: Latino beliefs Last December at Christmas time, I was talking with a woman about the holiday.  Somehow the subject of Santa Claus came up.  She said she was … Continue reading

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