Category Archives: Travel

Salvador Dali

Posted on August 3, 2017 by annetbell

Salvador Dali was one of the most recognizable artists of the 20 century. Much of this was  to his  characteristic flamboyant mustache as well as his piercing eyes. Dali was  born with high imagination revealed in the  spirit of his … Continue reading →

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Dunkirk. . . . . A Film

Posted on August 2, 2017 by annetbell

The German troops cut off the British and the French forces forcing them to the coast with their backs to the sea.  Four hundred thousand  men were trapped to either die on the beach or drown in the sea. The … Continue reading →

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The Foucault Pendulum

Posted on July 27, 2017 by annetbell

Before leaving the Pantheon and all its treasure, just a quick stop at the Foucault Pendulum . Those of you who know me are aware, I am sure, that physics is not my thing!   But David has a deep … Continue reading →

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The Pantheon Paris

Posted on July 26, 2017 by annetbell

If this building looks familiar, it might be that you have visited the Pantheon in Rome. Pantheon is a Greek word that translates as “temple to all gods.” This post is about the Pantheon in Paris in the Latin Quarter. … Continue reading →

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Montmartre. . . . a video

Posted on July 25, 2017 by annetbell

Pictures are worth a thousand words!      

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Cafes, Cafes Everywhere!

Posted on July 18, 2017 by annetbell

A cafe at the beginning of a block. . . A cafe at the end of the block. . . .   And one that  meets  in the middle!   This one was quite near our apartment. We always ate … Continue reading →

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Montmarte in the City of Lights

Posted on July 15, 2017 by annetbell

Our trip began in Paris as a four day celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary.  Montmarte  was my  request thinking of galleries, cafes and meandering among the artist and musicians.  Yes it is at the top of a rather large … Continue reading →

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Celebration of a Hero’s Too Short Life

Posted on July 14, 2017 by annetbell

July 4, 2017 is an Independence Day we will never forget.  That is why I chose it.  All eleven of the the family were in Cambridge UK at the American Cemetery  to celebrate the life of my oldest brother George, … Continue reading →

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Similar Taste

Posted on May 30, 2017 by annetbell

Who would have thought that Renaissance Classical architectural details would be shared by two men so different as President Trump and King Salman of Saudi Arabia? Grand spaces, much marble and glittery gold with majestic  Corinthian Columns but no domes … Continue reading →

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A Too Quick Visit to Amdavad

Posted on February 20, 2017 by annetbell

David and I were in Amdavad from January 13 – 23 for a world wind of work for him and a  flying around trying to visit all our favorite sites and seeing as many as possible of special friends.   … Continue reading →

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