It was July of 2002 and I had just COS’d* from the Peace Corps when I traveled to the UK for a two-week vacation prior to starting my job with the American University in Bulgaria. When I say “just COS’d” I mean I JUST COS’d. I COS’d on July 5th and flew to London on … Continue reading
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Buskers: Budapest, Hungary
Halfway through my Peace Corps service, on summer vacation (I taught middle and high school kids so I had a big chunk of my summer off), I traveled up to Budapest, Hungary. What a gorgeous city! While up on the Buda side of the city, we entered the Buda Castle and toured an exhibit they … Continue reading
Buskers: Buenos Aires, Argentina
According to my friends on Facebook, any street performer can be called a “busker.” Good to know because there’s a fun area in Buenos Aires that has street performers, but many don’t play music. Some dance (as indicated on the painting below) and some just stand there…making you wonder if you’re looking at a person … Continue reading
Buskers: Paris, France
On our last day in Paris back in 2005, Mom and I were walking around the Left Bank before hopping back over the Seine for one last walk around the Notre Dame. As we passed Eglise St. Séverin, we heard music – some really fun music! This is Borsalino, the jazzy band we heard that … Continue reading
Buskers: Granada, Spain
These are a couple of guitarists in Granada, Spain playing traditional Spanish guitar music. They were very nice and were happy to pose while I took a picture. I probably listened to them for a good half hour or more since they were really good and, for January, it was quite nice out! Granada is … Continue reading
Buskers: Paris, France
I love running into musicians playing on street corners or metro stations when I travel. I also try to at least drop something into their hats or cases as I inevitably stand there listening for a while. Here’s one who happily consented to having his picture taken. He was playing traditional French music behind the … Continue reading
