Yesterday after class, Deb and I and Melissa, another classmate took our materials to a cafe and hoped to be able to tackle some of our assignments. We found a typical Indian restaurant, ordered our food and settled in for the long haul. One of the beauties of Europe, the restaurants don't care how long you occupy one of their tables! Oh, AND we had an outside terrace table because the sun was intensely shining. It was glorious. We had a view of a plaza so there was a lot to observe, and keep us entertained. We had out our tablets, or daily journal where we are supposed to explore different styles of art....impressionism, expressionism, cubism, etc. We had an old guy come up to comment on our drawings....Deb made the mistake of saying she was from Brussels. Off he goes in Dutch...we just nodded and smiled.
After studying Van Gogh and his attack on Gauguin with the knife, Deb thought it quite funny that last night about midnight she walks over to me with just her laptop light on and a butter knife in her hand. I think she makes a better yoga teacher than a Van Gogh impersonator.
I like to go to the museum just a hour before closing and roam the rooms by myself. The crowds are down and I can enjoy the paintings at my leisure. Seth liked one with the fruit, all in golden toned colors, in the original frame, during his Japanese period. (during Van Gogh's Japanese period that is!) It is amazing Seth. I'm still debating if I have a favorite. For sure it's a thrill to see his actual strokes on his paintings!
Lastly. I love all the bikes. Some of the classmates are from Naples. They mention how quiet it is here with bicylces instead of cars and motorcyles. It really is nice. We have been lucky with sunny, mild weather. I took a long walk in the park, it is much like Tervuren Park, where there are lots of trails and canals....and loads of bikers and runners.
Hey Colie, I heard you had an adventure yourself....unplanned, but an adventure nonetheless. We all want to hear the details...give us an update on your blog! Love to all
PS. Dad tells me he fixed cream of wheat and Esso sandwiches. AND he slept with hs guitar. So I guess he really doesn't need me as much as I thought he did!
4 comments:
Sounds like you are having a blast. Did dad really sleep with his guitar?! hahaha.
All this reminds me of my studio art study abroad...can I come??? I'll do all the makeup work I need to.
Tom slept with his guitar? That is LOL funny. It does sound like you are having a really authentic experience. Good for you.
I never thought of it in that way: biking leads to quieter streets. I wish the world would learn a few things from the Dutch. It sounds like you had a charming week in Amsterdam and the weather truly does make walking around the city much more enjoyable, but I still think it's good for you to go home. Dad needs time away from his guitar apparently!
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