There is a strange thing that happens on a long trip and sometimes on a short one – things get lost in the suitcase. Sometimes they are found again (Link to Updates) – at times sometime later such as packing for the next trip and finding some little pocket or zipper or a corner where […]
The Piano Tour
Peter and I decided to come to Estonia before Latvia because my grand piano that I bought two years ago was an Estonia piano made at the piano factory here. Once we knew we could get a tour, we made the decision to spend some time in the city of Tallinn. The owner of the […]
While In Bulgaria
Two of the seminars I have done so far have been fairly large – 70 to 100 people. The Cine-Libri seminar in Bulgaria was part of a film festival and focused on adaptation. My friend and former agent, Julian Friedman, discussed the business aspects of adaptation and I talked about the writing aspects of adapting […]
Labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral
When Notre Dame in Paris caught on fire, Peter and I decided that even the stone cathedrals are not invulnerable and that if we wanted to see Chartres, we should do it on this trip. We purposely got a hotel room that was close and also had a view and so we spent some of […]
ON TRAVELING KINDNESSES
Peter and I have really noticed on this trip how very kind so many people are. Several times I had to ask if I was on the right train on the subway or have somebody clarify the circle line versus the district line in London and the person I asked would very willing to help […]
The Beauty That Stops Us in Our Tracks – The Acropolis
Peter and I arrived in Athens on Tuesday evening. We opened the curtains to look at the view and there was the Acropolis, which we could see from our hotel window, all lit up and it was magical and beautiful! I didn’t expect a work of art to stop me in my tracks, but it […]