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Horizons of the Caribbean
During Christmas 2013, we went on a cruise in the Caribbean. The sailing started from Miami and for 7 days, we visited several Caribbean islands. We also spent a few days at sea. The only thing in sight, 360 degrees, is the horizon. Here are some pictures of the horizon taken at different times of day and at
Gilbert & George @ White Cube, London
While visiting London recently, my (Chris’s) friend JL took me to White Cube at Bermondsey to see the latest exhibition by Gilbert & George. I have seen their works in the past but never so many in a gallery. White Cube is a contemporary art gallery with two branches in London: Mason’s Yard in central London
Château des Arpentis, Saint–Règle
This is the chateau we landed when the one we booked canceled our reservation. For the full story on how got here, see our earlier post here. On its web site, the history of Château des Arpentis is as follows: The first well-known lord was Christophe Thomas in 1313. Around 1410, the chateau became the
Finding Château des Arpentis, near Amboise
Continuing with our journey in the Loire Valley … after a few days in Saumur, we went up river to see the chateaux that made the area famous. In the countryside around the city of Tours, we visited several chateaux that are justifiably France’s national treasures and deservedly tourist magnets. We will share those pictures
