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Salut! from Barcelona

The Catalans have been producing wine for over 2,00 years, much to the delight of the Romans and everyone who has come along since. I enjoyed this refreshing (and reflecting) […]

Vintage Safari

“There we were, the three of us, wanting to congratulate, wanting to be good sports about this rhino whose smaller horn was longer than our big one, this huge, tear-eyed marvel […]

Welcome to Istanbul

” ‘I cannot accept your money…’  The Turk is pleasantly surprised and leaves the shop.  The next morning when the barber opens his shop, he finds a thank you card […]

Marseille is in my Heart

“Marseille is, and always has been, the port of exiles, of Mediterranean exiles, of exiles from our former colonial routes, too.  Here, whoever disembarks in the port is inevitably at […]

Like Precious Earrings

“Mosques proud like her precious earrings Stone and metal on the wind sing These the melodies of two earths and minds If we listened, oh what we might find…” – […]

Madrid with your Dog

“You can sit here for breakfast or have a snack at any time…there are great examples of street art on the walls… and dogs are welcome at Gorila Cafe Bar, […]