Rome (Palestrina) Italy - May 10th - 13th

We went to Rome for three days saw some great things and all I drew was this sketch of the train station as we waited for our train to Florence.  I have photo's though.

First:  A picture of me with our host Mario at his home in Palestrina. A view from the museum, the Colosseum, a fun shot of Roman ruins, and lastly a shot of Rob and I in the ruins.

Perugia Italy - May 6th - 10th

Next stop Perugia and all the little hill side cities around there.  Top left: A view of Perugia Top right:  The old castle above Assisi.  Middle Top:  A view of Assisi from the train station the old castle is seen on top of hill. Bottom left church tower in Assisi and Bottom Right a street scene from Spello.  One of our favorite towns of the area.

Below:  A photo of me in our hotel window, the poppies that are everywhere in Italy and next a dusk view of Perugia.  Finally, one of my favorite images looking down through the winding streets of Perugia.

Turino Italy - May 6th

We had a one night Layover in Turino and had a great time and the people were so friendly.  It was a beautiful town and I wish we had time to stay longer.  we got to the top of the church tower and I just had time for this sketch before they closed and kicked us out.  Here's a photo of Rob and I with the city behind us, and below is one of the buildings I was attempting to sketch.

Paris France - May 27th - June 5th

Ten days in Paris  and for Rob that meant an orange tart everyday.  There is nothing better than French pastries.  YUM.  We spent the time seeing do much that I didn't get much painted.  Headstones from pere la chase cemetery,  Statues from cathedrals, (top right and bottom right).  In the middle are several studies from Giverny   and on the bottom quick studies of Les Invalides and Our favorite day trip destination... Rambouillet.  We ate the best pistachio meringue as well as dinner that I can't remember what it was called but below is a photo as well as a photo of Rambouillet.