Playing in Northern Spain

Using materials I collected in our travels, I made this accordion collage
to capture some of the playful and delightful moments that Karen and I shared.

Outside the Guggenheim, Jeff Koons' Puppy
and Tulips are inviting sculptures and the surrounding
older architecture is charming.

Inside the Guggenheim, Richard Serra's iron sculptures
create a monumental labyrinth that covers the first floor.

Burgos is a livable city full of surprises such as the Book Museum,
the riverside promenade, outdoor restaurants, and the cathedral.

The beauty of the Bay of Biscay is
matched with excellent cuisine.

In Bilbao we used the tram system that follows the river
and takes you from Old Town to all sorts of interesting places.

The Bertiz Cafe was our Bilbao hangout. I've made
the flyer into a pocket to hold maps and our trip agenda.

Day or night, Frank Gehry's architecture
is one of the wonders of the world.

Since Europeans no longer use their medieval churches
they have figured out how to make them into spectacular museums.

The Basque Museum in Bilbao features both
pre-Christian symbols and a former monastery.

The Belles Artes Museum in Bilbao is a great
place to see contemporary Spanish art.

Because of the former importance of the cathedral of
Burgos, the Burgos Museum holds beautiful medieval art.

I have dedicated this image from the Bosque Museum in Bilbao
to Angeles Arrien who was proud of her Bosque sheep herding heritage.

Some of the materials we collected were too beautiful to cut up
so I glued them to the back side of my Spanish collage.