I spy a man walking his dog in a Paris park near Notre Dame, with the biggest cigar I’ve ever seen a Parisian smoke.
Author Archives: Colleen McGuire
Golden hour
At the golden hour of light in Paris, the bridges and buildings sparkle in the setting sun.
Artist in residence
This artist chose to sketch in the Jardin des Tuileries, just outside the Louvre in Paris. But what was he looking at? A family playing amongst the statues? A beautiful woman sunning herself in the morning light? I will always wonder what was on the other side of his sketch board.
Rodin kids
Parisians cherish their art, and take their children to see it.
Putin = Hitler
In Paris we encountered this passionate protest of citizens speaking out against Putin’s actions in the Ukraine. Translated, the sign reads, “Putin = Hiltler. Stop the war.”
Red boots
Seen just after sunrise on the streets of Barcelona.
The streets of Montmartre
It was a rainy day in Montmartre, Paris. Umbrellas up!
Figueres cafe
At exactly 8:10 p.m. the shopkeepers in Figueres, Spain walked by this tiny cafe on a corner above the main town square, and either stopped in for a cerveza or kissed their neighbors hello on their way home. Locals already at the establishment with their friends and children noshed on olives and queso tomato sandwiches.
I have found so much “community” in Spain. A scene like this is a grounding reminder of what really matters – friends, family, food and togetherness.
Barcelona at play
In the shadows of Sagrada Familia lies a quaint park that was full of tourists, families, older men catching up on the latest news and couples enjoying a picnic when I passed by.
Barcelona Cathedral
The first day husband and I arrive in a new country, we take a stroll of the neighborhood to help shake the jet lag and collect our surroundings. The glorious Barcelona Cathedral was a nice prelude before Spanish tapas. Let vacation begin!
Travel Snapshots 