Friday, July 25, 2008 The Courtauld Collection of French Impressionism at Sommerset House, London* Somerset House, just off of the strand in London, is a wonderful collection of 19th century French Impressionism. There are painting by Manet, Monet, Cézanne, Degas, … Continue reading
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Today I went into downtown London at 10:30 AM and did not return until 10PM. It is obvious to me why Americans are over weight, the portions of food are too large and we never walk. … Continue reading
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First Time in London
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 The National Galleries, London Dear Lalita, Today I spent almost four hours making a tour of the British National Galleries in London. What a wonderful place! All the time I was thinking that you should see … Continue reading
July 21, 2008 LA to London I love airports and I love to travel, especially international travel. The moment I walk into a international airport I get a rush, a rush of possibilities; places I could go, people I … Continue reading
August 7, 2008 I went to the National Museum today. This was my last tour for this trip. Athens is a hellish place to be in. Walking around here is even worse than walking around in Los Angeles. Walking in … Continue reading
Wednesday Aug 6, 2008 This morning I took a bus from Athens to Delphi, a distance of about 160 kms. This was a good chance to see the country. Yesterday I saw the coastal area, now I am seeing the … Continue reading
November 26, 2008 For some inexplicable reason I made no onsite travel notes for Santorini, but this place, beyond question, was the most beautiful island I have ever visited. Terrible oversight, however, I have a good memory and plenty of … Continue reading
Sunday August 3, 2008 The Palace of Knossos and the Minoans This morning we docked at Crete, fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. I was not impressed with this island. It appears dirty and in disrepair. Of course this kind … Continue reading
Greek Island Tour First Stop August 1, 2008 Made our first ports-o-call at the island of Mykonos. Basically it is a wind swept nothing of a place that has grown up as a result of tourism and has become famous … Continue reading