No.9 Beau Soleil

Wednesday, September 07, 2016
Céret, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Chatted away our breakfast with other travelers, then headed to Estacion de Sants for train to Figueres-Villant, northern border of Spain, With a tourista ticket , the New Yorkers managed to travel first class (there is no one to check your status. ) The Brits met us, then drove through the Pyrenees to their town. It is a lovely area, the town celebrates Picasso as he lived and painted here for several years, some of his paintings are in the large modern art museum. We walked through the ancient core and passed his home, the doorbell still has his name. We then had drinks in the cafe where he sketched, surprisingly it was a bargain, 2 pastis, wine, and a beer for 9 euros!!

We celebrated Ann and Mick's 42 anniversary with champagne on their terrace, followed by homemade lasagna(delicious) and talked and talked til late ....with the new Minister of Finance in Halstead , UK(Mick)

New British phrase learned"on the fiddle" means on the take

On a humorous note, Charles texted Michael at 2am this morning wanting to know if he should keep his phone on airplane mode, Michael replied to his technically challenged parent"are you still on the airplane?"
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Vittorio
2016-09-08

Hi Mary Ann, I am following your Journey in europe I would like to put a pin on your map...
Ciao, Vittorio

Stephen Cannone
2016-09-08

It sounds like you had a great start to the trip. Spain looks beautiful just like you. I am happy you guys are having so much fun. Miss you.

dawn
2016-09-08

Hi, your pictures are beautiful, feel as though we are right there traveling alongside of you. Give our regards to Pablo should you run into him. On a lighter note...I hope Charles has finally exited from the plane, he'd better hurry and catch up with you.✈️

dawn
2016-09-08

Hi, your pictures are beautiful, feel as though we are right there traveling alongside of you. Give our regards to Pablo should you run into him. On a lighter note...I hope Charles has finally exited from the plane, he'd better hurry and catch up with you.✈️

italiancan
2016-09-09

Next trip to Italy will be to you!
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