It’s official: on January 21st 2020 Bologna porticoes have been nominated to be a UNESCO site. And there is a good reason for it: no other city in the world has so many porticoes and they are, together with the … Continue reading →
Happy New Year! As we look forward to a busy 2020 barge cruising season, here’s a look back at 2019. Pre-season varnishing underway in our “boat shed”, it takes a minimum of six coats to give the classic glossy boat … Continue reading →
My wife, Barbara, and I have enjoyed plein air painting in Italy since 1994, leading our Arts Sojourn groups since 1999. When we’re not traveling with our Sojourners we always find a little time to explore on our own. Even … Continue reading →
