18 MARCH

CENTRE POMPIDOU METZ

And we thought we know Picasso! We had no idea of his trip through Italy with Jean Cocteau while designing costumes and the curtain for PARADE where he met Olga. Dani was impressed!

He was/we were also impressed by St Stephen's cathedral in Metz. We went in to see three stained glass windows by Chagall and where amazed by the grace and beauty of the

THE VALLEY OF THE MOSELLE--19 MARCH

Yesterday was gorgeous... probably the only sunny day all week and we enjoyed a lazy drive up the valley of the Moselle River. 

 (to the castle... Kate among the vines)                             (from the castle)

(the castle... we figure this guy had a lot of enemies to build so high. There is actually a cafe inside but closed for the season.)

With an unexpected pilgrimage on the way...

Treir/Treves: The house where Karl Marx was born. All you ever wanted to know about Karl Marx, and more!

20 March... LAST DAY IN LUXEMBOURG

Since it is raining again today, we decided to just stay home with friends, visit, pack and make our way to the airport around 2 in a mix of snow and rain. Big hugs and kisses Ines, Arse, Catalina and Guillermo... you are wonderful and we miss you already. At the same time, 8 degrees in Tuscany sounds wonderful!