July 1, 2015

Vacation ending,
we return to Canada-
fireworks await us.

June 30, 2015

Climbing cobbled streets,
Paris lit up below- we
digest moules et frites.

June 29, 2015

Gargoyles in shadows,
a pigeon towards the sun,
we gape- Notre-Dame.

June 28, 2015

A misplaced eye, a
few orifices, goats- my
Picasso feast day.

June 27, 2015

Still contemplating
Rodin's thinker sits- photo
blitz doesn't vex him.

June 26, 2015

Dappled light, colour,
stunning art- Impressionist
Paris delights mob.

June 25, 2015

The sheep swarm three works
in the Louvre-disdainful
old statues look on.

June 24, 2015

Macaroons eaten
on the steps of Sacre-Coeur-
Paris at our feet.

June 23, 2015

A wave knocks me down,
Savona salt in my mouth-
South Europe sun bath.

June 22, 2015

Leaning on railing,
I observe blue sea too long-
aloe on sunburn.

June 21, 2015

Orange trees laden,
intricate architecture-
Valencia stroll.

June 20, 2015

Deck chairs all taken,
a cruise without rules- better
to stay in my room.

June 19, 2015

Creamy custard tarts,
jolting Lisbon tram ride- bright
tiles glint in the sun.

June 18, 2015

Quick steps on hot sand,
submerged in cool Atlantic-
Cadiz summer swim.

June 17, 2015

Casablanca sun
glints on smooth marble- massive
minaret, blue sky.

June 16, 2015

Snake charmers' song stays
in my head, hot earth crunches-
Marrakech minute.

June 15, 2015

Maze of passages,
sleepy cat round corner-
Tangier tea tasting.

June 14, 2015

Beach towel flapping,
strong sea breeze meets deck, sun beats-
wave meditation.

June 13, 2015

Down a boulevard,
Saturday flea market- a
treasure discovered.

June 12, 2015

Striped seats of comfort,
I traverse the countryside-
TGV roams France.

June 11, 2015

Dazed from jet lag, we
wander around packed Paris-
gold leaf gleams in sun.

June 10, 2015

Online check-in, bags
zipped, worries in carry-on-
my itchy feet scratched.

June 9, 2015

Task list miles long, cat
suspicious of suitcases-
it's vacation time.

June 8, 2015

Peaceful sunning cat,
lovely window silhouette-
content snores fill room.

June 7, 2015

Cat sleeps innocent
to our close travel plans- he'll
be unimpressed soon.

June 6, 2015

What better morning,
than foretasting cake after
lunch- diet be damned!

June 5, 2015

Flitting about the
house, chores before dull errands-
vacation needed.

June 4, 2015

Cat refuses my
procrastination attempts-
there's work to be done.

June 3, 2015

Soft cat's a welcome
distraction from writer's block-
my page count stagnates.

June 2, 2015

Overcast June day,
distant birds lament spring chill-
winter torpor's back.

June 1, 2015

New month commences,
days before vacation slip-
great summer escape.