ArtingAround – Shastified, Continued

Through Montenegro and on to Croatia

After my hike in the alps and my week in Shkodër, it was time to head north, back to the European Union with the eventual goal of Zagreb and a flight to Portugal.

Fringe, Day 2

Here’s the thing about Scotland. As Kj and I walked around both St Andrews and Edinburgh, a frequent exchange was as follows: Me: “Oooh, a castle! What is it?!” Kj: “That’s a [chapel/church/bank/hotel/house/grocery store/pub].” Me: “But…. HOW DOES EVERYTHING LOOK LIKE A CASTLE?!?!” Then, finally, toward the very end of our stay in Edinburgh, KjContinue reading “Fringe, Day 2”

Fringe, Day 1

Apologies in advance if I get some of this out of order — Kj and I had a wild two days together in Edinburgh that included 4-5 pubs and 7 shows, with other attractions tucked in here and there. It was great! We got up at a sane hour and went to pick up myContinue reading “Fringe, Day 1”

Art in Paris

I went to the Pompidou Center, an amazing (and huge!) modern art museum. I checked in my backpack, which felt amazing, and went exploring. I tend to visit museums like I’m on a treasure hunt. I go pretty quickly, waiting for something that will catch me, and hoping to discover something new that will changeContinue reading “Art in Paris”

Art!

So after a draining afternoon at Sachsenhausen, I needed art. I went to the Neue Nationalgalerie, which is having a show on modern art from 1945-1968, specifically centered around the East/West divide in Berlin. It’s a good exhibit. Side note: I’m writing this while eating Döner in East Berlin (thanks to Michael!), and it’s amazing.Continue reading “Art!”