tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post3337773217580176271..comments2024-03-18T20:11:44.735+01:00Comments on Poppies and Ice-cream: Beat the weather: Go to a museumAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02424374017675047414noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-7636884359354532462013-02-09T08:08:57.213+01:002013-02-09T08:08:57.213+01:00Oh no reason to be embarassed. It often happens th...Oh no reason to be embarassed. It often happens that we never visit the sights / museums of the place we live in until we have family or friends from abroad... and then we'll go anywhere. Anyhow... maybe you can do a museum / exhibit this weekend? I think the trick is scheduling stuff. I wanted to go to this specific exhibit since it was first announced and I only went on the very last week (the last day is tomorrow and I went on Tuesday). And it is humbling to stand in front of art... and I love to learn. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424374017675047414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-72032260456841597462013-02-08T22:57:54.249+01:002013-02-08T22:57:54.249+01:00Ok, I read your post once, thought about commentin...Ok, I read your post once, thought about commenting, got embarrassed, and now I'm sucking it up and about the admit something a bit shameful: I have still never been to any of the museums here in LA. Oooops! I keep saying..."Oh I have to go to such and such" or "Oh, I want to see that exhibit.." and then, life gets in the way. Funnily enough, the only museums I seem to go to are on vacations. And I've loved every one. Standing in front of some of those amazing pieces of art is so humbling. And so I've been to museums in Spain, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, and even Las Vegas...but not here. <br /><br />Ok, that's it. I better get off my ass and go!JustMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493032821722724778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-25815235376344538412013-02-07T07:34:18.336+01:002013-02-07T07:34:18.336+01:00Oh sorry, I completely forgot you are in Canada! I...Oh sorry, I completely forgot you are in Canada! I was just there once, as a 14 year old, and I remember the Biosphere in Montreal made quite a big impression on me, it was amazing. <br /><br />And you have a place here :) When the time comes...Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424374017675047414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-75097706283980967242013-02-07T01:18:50.483+01:002013-02-07T01:18:50.483+01:00Oh there are definitely some awesome options museu...Oh there are definitely some awesome options museum-wise in North America. I've been to most of the ones that interest me in the Ontario area already (although I'm always happy to go back!) and when it gets down to going the States, I just don't have a whole lot of interest although there are a few in New York I'd love to see.<br /><br />Thank you! If/when we manage to make it to Europe I will definitely let you know. It's still a ways away in our vacation plans, but it's a biggie for us. Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355969043412582588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-39739339160163167882013-02-06T16:45:35.975+01:002013-02-06T16:45:35.975+01:00The Escher museum is great! I love it. And yes, th...The Escher museum is great! I love it. And yes, there is so much to discover, I did not go to all the museums yet and every time I am surprised. <br />But yes, you are lucky in the UK, The British Museum, The National Gallery, The V&A, The Natural History Museum... the list is endless and it is so great that they are free. Often, when travelling as a student we would skip museums because they were oh so pricy. In Paris we went to the Louvre and Orsay, but missed the rest on that first trip. <br />Tea and toast is also great :) Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424374017675047414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-68201091264348285032013-02-06T16:43:33.694+01:002013-02-06T16:43:33.694+01:00Yeah, I do love to get lost in a museum. You do ha...Yeah, I do love to get lost in a museum. You do have some important museums there. I want to see the Smithsonian, The Jean Paul Getty museum, The monterey aquarium (ok not a museum).... <br />But yes, Europe has its share. When / if you make it to Europe do let me know :) You and Bunny can stay with us. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424374017675047414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-89087004648739040082013-02-06T14:48:36.833+01:002013-02-06T14:48:36.833+01:00The museums and galleries in the Netherlands are i...The museums and galleries in the Netherlands are incredible, you're so lucky to have them on your doorstep! I went to the Escher Museum in the Hague years ago and we had such a fun day. Traipsing around Amsterdam on work trips, I love finding an hour or two to visit a gallery.<br />Saying that, we're very lucky in the UK, especially because so many are free to visit.<br />Well done on leaving the house! This cold wet weather has largely seen me sit in the house with tea and toast all day!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-38785968188969068722013-02-06T13:16:51.117+01:002013-02-06T13:16:51.117+01:00Every time I make it to a museum I always fall bac...Every time I make it to a museum I always fall back in love with the city. There's just something special about wandering around and being immersed in history or art. The art museums in Europe are a big part of why so many European countries are on my eventual travel lists. Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355969043412582588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-52535639806239815772013-02-06T09:51:59.342+01:002013-02-06T09:51:59.342+01:00Yeah, I wanted to drag the husband with me to the ...Yeah, I wanted to drag the husband with me to the museum, but I went by myself because he did not really see the interest in it. <br />And he painted lots of pregnant women, also lots of Virgins (which is kind of unusual, back in the day showing the "human" side of the Virgin was not a thing, she was supposed to be so perfect, and heavenly, and unapproachable). I am not sure if it's because it's something that I want so deeply and I am therefore extra sensitive to it, but I have always liked that particular painting, and I loved all his pregnant lady paintings. Wishing, hoping.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424374017675047414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8368283990536887320.post-37441500317871146932013-02-06T09:48:42.663+01:002013-02-06T09:48:42.663+01:00I think I would rather like to visit Rotterdam. Un...I think I would rather like to visit Rotterdam. Unfortunately Remus is not a city person. He likes to get out into the wilds of the world. I think I need to find a friend who wants to do weekends in cities being all cultural with me. <br /><br />That painting of the husband and pregnant wife has always fascinated me as heavy pregnancy was so often hidden away from the world in the past. It looks like a wonderful exhibition. Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655205298951083138noreply@blogger.com