HUATULCO, MEXICO, watercolor

Huatulco, Mexico, watercolor, 9x12 in. available.
South American Cruise, watercolor 6

We rented a van with Saúl as driver, and he took us to the Copalita River, passing by "Tangolunda", which means "beautiful woman", a word of Zapoteca origin. We had a lovely day eating fish at Playa Santa Cruz, then visited La Crucecita downtown, Playa Conejos, and back to our cruise ship.

CABO HATS, MEXICO, watercolor

Cabo Hats, Mexico, 9x12 in, watercolor
South American Cruise, watercolor 5

Our fist port in the Carnival Splendor South American Cruise was Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on the tip of the Baja California Peninsula. It is a very beautiful spot. We had lunch at the Brewery, walked along the promenade, and took a boat to Lover's Beach and Divorce Beach. One beach is on the bay, with soft sand, the other one is facing the Pacific Ocean, with sharp rocks. Guess which is which?

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Watercolor 9x12 in, available.
South American Cruise 2013, watercolor 4

Arriving to Cabo San Lucas, at the tip of the Baja California peninsula, we celebrated my birthday: 21 years old!!! again!!! and then again and again! When May Sarton turned 70 she was asked what does it feel to be 70? She responded: "It is the best time of my life, because I am more myself than I've ever been. There is less conflict. I am happier, more balanced, and....more powerful."

TANDOOR RESTAURANT, CARNIVAL SPLENDOR

TANDOOR RESTAURANT, Carnival Splendor, 4x6 in (10x15cm.) watercolor
South American Cruise, painting 3.

First day at sea, we were comfortable in our cabin, even at the lowest price. No noise, excellent mattresses. This Indian restaurant, Tandoor, was my first try. Delicious! I finished reading The History of Love, by Nicole Krauss. In it, I read: "To paint a leaf, you have to sacrifice the whole landscape." It goes with what Giacometti said, that to paint the head you had to give up the whole figure. Interesting.

Port of San Pedro in Long Beach, watercolor

Port of San Pedro in Long Beach, California, watercolor, 4x6 in.
South American Cruise, watercolor 2.

First day at sea, I was on Deck 10 of Carnival Splendor, painting with three of my traveling companions: Nick, Valerie, and Villem. We liked a particular spot, a bit secluded, good light, glass windows we could open when and if we wanted, good tables and chairs, and a place where we could dispose of our dirty water without causing any mess. We had bathrooms nearby, and the food courts and restaurants downstairs floor 9. We were in heaven! Some of the views, like this one of Long Beach, I painted from photos I took with my iphone.  Enjoy, and follow along, exciting adventures await you!
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LOOKING FORWARD, watercolor

Looking Forward, watercolor, 4x6 in. (10x15cm.)
South American Cruise , watercolor 1

Sorry for not publishing my blog for over a month. I was in a cruise aboard Carnival "Splendor", featured here above. We left the port of San Pedro, near Los Angeles, California, on February 3rd. I brought my watercolors with me. We were three couples friends from before, in a cruise ship with 3,000 passengers. I will now start blogging about the 6 week trip, starting in Los Angeles on the Pacific Ocean, and ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the Atlantic Ocean. Come along!!!!!

ROCAMADOUR, FRANCE. watercolor

Rocamadour, France, watercolor, 5x7 in.

Beautiful old town on a hill in the South of France, overlooking the newer village underneath. Turistic, of course, fun and exciting, with delicious snacks and wonderful gift shops, just a pleasure to walk around this town, paint a little watercolor, and enjoy the music and ambiance.