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Paris Parfait
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An American in Paris muses about a "parfait sundae" of art, antiques, culture and politics.
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Happy birthday Vanessa!
Horse and buggy, Petra, Jordan. Give my friend Vanessa Valencia 15 minutes with this horse and buggy and she'd have it transformed into a magical gypsy caravan. She has a knack for taking simple things and creating something spectacular. She's... ...
Petra: The rose-red city\'s natural beauty
The Siq, entrance to Al Khazneh or the Treasury, Petra. All photographs © Tara Bradford 2009. The Treasury became world-famous after its role in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. While I have visited Petra many times... ...
The Citadel
The Citadel in silhouette, Amman, Jordan. The Temple of Hercules overlooks the city of Amman. The Citadel's museum houses fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls, among other rare antiquities. The famous Dead Sea Scroll fragments. One of the many sculptura...
Marhaba from Jordan
My daughter Jordana is wearing an antique Palestinian hat, hand-stitched and covered with coins. A similar design is in a museum at the Amman Amphitheatre, Amman, Jordan. Jordana wearing an old Bedouin silver necklace, Amman, Jordan. Check back later...
Away we go!
Courtyard, private chapel, Arundel, England. Arundel Castle is in the background. This setting reminds me of Seville, Spain, as well as Amman, Jordan. Must be the palm trees, arched doorway and ancient buildings! My daughter Jordana and I are off... ...
Musical interlude
Hand-written concert program, early 19th-century, France, Sophie Pretelat's Anges et Demons. Thanks to all who shared some intriguing plans last weekend! Enzie Shamiri is the winner of a Paris flea market find. Will post her surprise upon my return f...

This is one of my absolute favorite blogs. A real joy to visit each day. The photos and writing are exceptional.
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