Costa Brava in Black and White
A few unpublished pics from our time in Costa Brava and one from France. Again, these pics seemed to work best in black and white. Some happy, drunk or crazy soul in Begur, Catalonia. Me in the Med. I love … Read More
Barcelona in Black and White
A few unpublished pics from our time in Barcelona that lend themselves to black and white. A Sweet Surprise on La Rambla Peter inside Gaudi’s Casa Batilo Me, pausing to navigate the narrow streets of Barcelona Me, Happy to be … Read More
Dali Theatre-Museum: Figueres, Spain
The Dali Theatre Museu in Figueres, Spain. Figueres was Dali’s birth city. The theatre houses his works from 1904-1989. It was built in 1974. The museum was created by Dali himself. The entire museum was conceived and designed by Dali, … Read More
Salvador Dali and Gala’s Castle
Pubol Castle–The Gala Dali Castle House Museum: Salvador Dali fell in love with the Russian wife of poet Paul Eluard while they all resided on the Costa Brava at Cadaques as guests of Dali. Dali and Gala ran off to Paris … Read More
Ancient Greek City: Empuries, Spain
Empuries, Spain A short trip up the Costa Brava from Begur, lies an ancient city. A city so ancient, it has housed humans since the 10th C BC. It has the most beautiful view of the Mediterranean and one can … Read More
The Castle of Peyrepertuse—Duilhac, France
The village of Duilhac used to be the centre for olive oil production in the valley—the valley was once filled with olive trees, now, it is filled with grapes for vin. The town itself has been occupied since Roman times … Read More
Once Upon a Night in Cucugnon, France
Puss N Paws–how a French cat takes a bath in a quiet street. I fell in love with this hansom tabby gent. Peter in front of the Inn we stayed at at the base of the Pyrenees town of Cucugnon, … Read More
The Castle of Queribus- Cucugnan, France
We left Spain for a night in Perpignon, France. But alas, on our arrival we found Perpignon to be the most annoying city we’ve ever been to. There was absolutely NO WHERE to park the small black rental car. We … Read More
Sa Riera, Costa Brava
Sa Riera–the Mediterranean water was quite warm today. Sa Riera is another beach very close to the town of Begur. We like to try out a new beach each day. Rocky islands in the distance, off of the coast of … Read More
Historic Building of Begur, Catalonia
I never tire of the beautiful buildings in Begur. The homes are decorated with details: mosaic tiles in the entrance and terrace, fresco wall murals on the outside of the homes, antique white lace trimmed, cotton, white curtains. If one … Read More