Almost time...

[Eddie]

I fly out at 11:25. Had a dip in the pool, and enjoying the last cup of coffee, while gazing off at the incredible view I've had for the last 12 days.

As usual, this trip didn't disappoint. I feel rested and energized. My senses have been re-tuned. Sights, smells, and sounds have a new poignancy, the result of letting the day come at it's own pace, rather than forcing it. Listening to far off roosters... Hearing lizards slither through the underbrush... Watching birds hover in the wind... How the sea-shaped rocks, at Toiny, go from a dull monotony to a myriad of colors after a rain... The sound of creaking hulls while sitting by the docks... Seeing the symmetry in nature... The caress of the wind, after being in the water... I could go on, and on...

For me, all of these things will come back, as I spend the next few months in the darkroom, and painting in the studio. I feel fortunate, indeed.
As I complete new work, I'll be posting it to my Facebook photo page. Click "like" if you want to see 'em.

 

[elgreaux]

sounds great...

 

[amyb]

Safe travels to our wandering poet and photo journalist extraordinaire!

 

[JEK]

Safe travels. See you at Bottom Line next week for lunch.

 

[andynap]

Have a good trip Eddie. Didn't realize you had a nice view. You should have taken some pictures.

 

[MartinS]

Safe travels my brother,,,, hope to see you sooner than latter....

 

[NHDiane]

Have a safe return Eddie and thanks for taking me along. Hope you'll post some pics that can be seen without using FB...perhaps here??

 

[Eddie]

At the airport. The sound system is playing, Boys Don't Cry, by The Cure... lol

Got hit for 40 Euros for car damage. I know I didn't scrape anything...

 

[GramChop]

Thanks for taking us along on your journey, Eddie. I've thoroughly enjoyed the ride. I can't wait to see the outcome of this adventure. Safe travels homeward.

 

[NHDiane]

Got hit for 40 Euros for car damage. I know I didn't scrape anything...

Who did you rent from Eddie? Was there actual damage done by someone else? I know there has been chat here occasionally concerning some charges that were felt unjust. Might be worth taking a few "before" pictures before driving away from the airport..that could help yes?

 

[PIRATE40]

At the airport. The sound system is playing, Boys Don't Cry, by The Cure... lol

Got hit for 40 Euros for car damage. I know I didn't scrape anything...

40 euros?? Won't even fix a small scratch. Sounds like they nicked you for "wear and tear" I turned in a Lincoln Navigator on lease.....3 years and 11000 miles, showroom condition, they tried to hit me for 500.00 "wear and tear"....didn't happen....

 

[andynap]

Some car rubbed against the bumper and took the paint off. I showed Odile when I turned the car in. She waved me off.

 

[MIke R]

safe travels....you coming to the Cape this summer again?

 

[BBT]

Thanks for all the wonderful posts and Pics

 

[anne]

Thank's for you posts while on your vacation! Liked your FB page...looking forward to seeing your wonderful images ;-)

 

[Eddie]

It was Gumbs. Basically, it was as Andy said- someone scraped the bumper, but Odile didn't wave me off.

 

[NHDiane]

Hmm...Andy must be one of her favorites