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IFJM 28: Genoa, the Painted City

Posted on April 30, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 28 From my journal: “Genoa, a key city in the novel. The colors of the city are like Pompei, bright almost garish painted facades. So many influences . . . Arab? Roman? We haven’t had enough time as we … Continue reading →

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IFJM 27: Highway 101 in Italy

Posted on April 28, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 27 From my journal: “The yum shop! Breakfast of brioche + yummies + cheese.” “Another day of pure vacation as we head to Genoa . . . one of our takeaways brings us to remembering Eddie Izzard talking about … Continue reading →

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IFJM 26: Nice! I Fell in Love Again!

Posted on April 27, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 26 From my journal: “Everything is so close. It took no time to get to Nice, and we decided to stay close to the water all the way to Genoa. I had us stop at the train station, where … Continue reading →

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IFJM 25: Old Port, and Being Tourists in Marseille

Posted on April 27, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 25 From my journal: “Poked around Old Port, because this was a possible place E & M could be. We shopped, finally, for gifts for Ruth and Family: soaps, chocolate.” “Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” … Continue reading →

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IFJM 23: Thanks to Isabelle, the Canal du Midi

Posted on April 27, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 23 From my journal: “A great find, the Canal was built in time for E & M’s travel . . . We had no idea but for being here, on foot, looking.” Thanks to Isabelle again. This will change … Continue reading →

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IFJM 22: Toulouse

Posted on April 25, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

22 April “Watercolor is like a pet. It has its own mind, and you can only domesticate it to a certain degree. You’d better find a constructive way of cohabitating.” Felix Scheinberger [Urban Watercolor Sketching, via Marion VO] From my … Continue reading →

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IFJM 21: Bazeige to Toulouse, and more Camino Walkers

Posted on April 25, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

21 April “Marker for the way of St. James” From my journal: “We took our breakfast to a small country church in Baziege, laid out a blanket, and waited. Latte, brioche, prosciutto and apples helped us pass the time. I … Continue reading →

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IFJM 20: Meeting Camino Travelers

Posted on April 25, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 20 Middle of the night, Montpellier, from my journal: “I woke to find the pensione cat had crawled into our bed and snuggled in like Jai does with me. So so sweet. Made me miss home tremendously. The guys … Continue reading →

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IFJM 19: Montpellier, Closer to the Camino

Posted on April 20, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 19 “The only valuable thing is intuition.” Einstein From my journal, our vision, as this journal is writing/painting us into our new life: “Our dream is to finish the book together within twelve months. On Sundays after yoga or … Continue reading →

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IFJM 17: Saint Sara Kali

Posted on April 18, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

April 17 From my Journal: “Early afternoon. . . We walked west along the beach moving from sand to boardwalk as necessary. It took us hours, lovely wet sand and I’d worn my skirt and simply tied it so I … Continue reading →

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IFJM 16: Saintes Maries de la Mer

Posted on April 17, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

16 April From my journal: “Magic abounds. You can feel it! Paroisse Saint Marie de la Mer rooftop.” “I’m restless. Things are calling me. My hair is being pulled by the Stars.” Anias Nin From my journal: “Explored the church. … Continue reading →

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IFJM 15: Horses and Bulls and Flamingos, Oh My!

Posted on April 16, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

15 April “Gardian House Carmargue Region” From my journal: “Maybe it’s France. We’ve had a shift in travel schedules . . . languid! Took time for our lovemaking, and then a heavenly very French breakfast and favorite breakfast. . . … Continue reading →

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IFJM 7: Falling in Love with Mik (again and again) and the City

Posted on April 8, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

7 April 2015 “Ponte Vecchio” “Scribbled secret notebooks and wild typewritten pages for yr own joy.” Jack Kerouac From my journal: “This morning we wrote about E & M at a wonderful cafe near the Ponte Vecchio. Kerouac talks about … Continue reading →

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IFJM 3: Elephant, Isis, and Pizza

Posted on April 4, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

3 April 2015 We got up and were out the door, grabbing an espresso and assuming we’d find food beyond the fruit from yesterday: “Santa Maria Sofra Minerva (above Minerva). Built on top of the ruins of a temple to … Continue reading →

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IFJM 2: Rome

Posted on April 3, 2015 by D. Katie Powell

2 April 2015 Landed, picked up the car, and then headed into Rome for food and to visit the pen shop to buy inks. My journal: “It was fun watching Mik navigate a rental in Italian! Our van is the … Continue reading →