Paul Keene

[Paul Keene @PKRetired]

@NC_Governor @SecMandyCohen Pretty amazing comments

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

It took a long time to get from Perpignan to Toulouse because our train was delayed and then cancelled. Took a later one that wasn’t direct and got to our apartment 4 hours late and too tired for anything but pizza at the place down the street. Which was actually delicious!

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

Back in Toulouse! Breakfast and walking around—it’s Armistice Day!

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

View from our balcony in Perpignan. We have a very comfy apartment and are planning a big day of sightseeing followed by what should be a real treat of a dinner, according to our landlady, at a restaurant that specializes in local products.

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

This is the breathtaking view as we came to the Perpignan train station. We’re taking the bus down to Collioure for the day.

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

We took the bus to Collioure for the day. It’s a picturesque and charming former fishing village. Famous for hosting a crowd of the fauvistes, many refugees to and from Spain, Patrick O’Brian.

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

Surprise glimpse of snow-capped Pyrenees as we wander through Perpignan.

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

We happened upon a huge march in solidarity with the Independent Catalonia movement. Some people told us that this year they have the theme of protesting Spain’s treatment of the Cat. politicians, now imprisoned. There’s now a big rally in the plaza with speeches, chants, songs

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

Béziers is beautiful! Rainy this morning but clearing now. We’re eating lunch on the place de l’hotel de Villegas’s (bottom pic). Top two pics are the view from the little place outside our apartment.

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

Walking around Beziers we’ve seen quite a few of these trompe l’oeil painted walls. And almost every building has balconies. Middle is St Nazaire, on its spectacular site, and the Allée Riquet (he designed and built the Canal du Midi in the 17th c). This is a lovely town!

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

This morning went on a tour of the historic part of Béziers but it was actually 5 local geezers telling stories and 40 people trying to hear them. We enjoyed it anyway. St Aphrodise came from Egypt on a camel to Béziers and was martyred. I’ll tell you his miraculous tale.

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

Jean Moulin, great hero and martyr of the French Resistance, was from here. Trompe l’oeil showing his art shop: he was an artist and used that cover to explain his travels. You can see him in the window on the 2nd floor. Also a monument to him and an (unrelated) fountain show.

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

Out for dinner tonight at a place called Massilia (the Roman name of Marseille). Cozy and fun. The waitress lugged a chalkboard to every table and set it on a chair. For afters: Paul the cheese plate, me the millefeuille with apple compote, whipped cream, caramel.

[Edith Keene @EdithKeene]

Out on the bus to Pézenas, 40 minutes from Béziers. Weather’s improving after morning torrents and strong gusts. So fun!

[Paul Keene @PKRetired]

The @TriBookArts show is now open in Raleigh, including two of my pieces -- the first time I've… https://t.co/3ggXpN4u9e

[Paul Keene @PKRetired]

Tryin' to clean up this rusty ol' press.
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[Paul Keene @PKRetired]

A new batch of soft #leather #journals Thanks to @scrapexchange for the skins. Triple… https://t.co/dRDDSaFlJ3

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Tomorrow begins our journey home, so a last evening stroll around the #port of #larochelle with… https://t.co/01a42OtmcO

[Paul Keene @PKRetired]

@JillianNewman You're so sweet! It sure has been magical for us. Coming to an end, though -- we fly home Wednesday.

[Paul Keene @PKRetired]

Ile de Ré. I can't think of any place that has made me smile as much as this charming, sunny… https://t.co/Jdd9fcy6OS