Karen’s travelogue

Dos Mujeres

Dos Mujeres

One in the window, one on the steps.

Protect the Port

Protect the Port

View from 17th century Montjuic Castle over Barcelona's port facilities and one of the many cruise ships that begin their Mediterranean cruises from here.

A Summer Evening on the Rambla de Mar

A Summer Evening on the Rambla de Mar

The sun drops behind the Barcelona waterfront as Christopher Columbus points to the new world.

Hot Day, Cool Seats

Hot Day, Cool Seats

The serpentine tiled benches around the large terrace on the upper level of Park Guell absorbs the tourist crowd in cozy little niches.

Girls and the Dragon

Girls and the Dragon

A busload of teen girls snuggle in close to Gaudi's mosaic ceramic dragon in Park Guell.

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Gingerbread Houses

Gingerbread Houses

View to the Park Guell entry gate and on out to the port of Barcelona on a steamy July afternoon.

Danger, High Winds

Danger, High Winds

The ruins of Peyrepertuse castle are one of several former sanctuaries of the outlawed Cathar religious sect in the Corbieres region of the Languedoc. The hike up is strenuous and not recommended on very windy days.

Two Blocks Over

Two Blocks Over

Lesson Learned: Check sun angles before signing the lease.

C'est l'amour!

C'est l'amour!

A Fitou wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region accompanies an array of French cheeses (Saint Aubray, Comté, and Brie), grapes, and bread.

Le Castillet, Perpignan

Le Castillet, Perpignan

A stroll from the numerous sidewalk cafes of the old town of Perpignan to the banks of the Basse River promenade takes the visitor through the archway of Le Castillet, the symbol of Perpignan and only remaining gate through the original medieval city wall.

Karen Kindler

Karen Kindler has been a member since 15 January 2008 and goes by siestanow.

Currently in permanent transit.

I am averse to roots. When you stop moving, you die. And so I move ... and photograph the moments.