5/25/3

Back home in Santa Barbara again..recovering from jet lag from a great vacation. I finally made it to Europe.  Italy and France were beautiful..a great experience, but it's great to be home too. Nice to be back with loved ones, and back in touch by phone, able to read the signs, talk the language and get around in familiar teritory. The weather has been beautiful here, sunny in the low 70's and the blue Jacaranda trees are in full bloom.

One of my favorite images I was able to capture myself in Paris. It was quite a thrill to see it for the 1st time in person: