http://www.odegardletters.com Mario at play on the planet. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:42:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Brothers Still trying to stay away from the news, the places we are staying in don't have CNN, so its all French. Feels good to be drifting in peace and adventure, I buy a New York Hearld once in awhile to see how my man Obama is doing, and if the ... http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=62 Brothers, Now the work begins,  so many artists to be inspired by, where do I begin this task, open the book, wet brush,  baguette, wine, cheese, so maybe its not a good poem, open book, wet brush, begin. Marcus Jazz on the corner  France Chinon bridge Eiffel Tower Me and Monet One of my recent drawings http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=57 Brothers When times get tough, I recommend coming to the country side in France. I got a job picking grapes, the whole first day was a learning experience. The morning breaks, they served coffee and 1982 Cote D' Rhone wine with nut bread.   At lunch, all 45 of us got fed by the ... http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=51 This is the largest dolman in Europe, 75 feet long, 5000 years ago, this was used as an above ground burial chamber for 25 bodies, or more. Covered with earth, there are 1000's of these in France alone. A megatlith, like Stonehedge is different, that is more of a monument, ... http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=49 http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=46 It is so beautiful here, like a middle ages movie set.  Many castles nearby here, and the coolest little cafes everywhere.  I'm getting some painting-drawings done, my goal.  We are loving being here. Joan of Arc started here in this little town. We are living in the country about 6 ... http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=41 Brothers, These adventures keep getting deeper. Bali is amazing on several fronts.  The quality and craftsmanship of their arts and furniture and batik is extraordinary. Old wooded hand carved furniture is a mix of sculpture, spirit, and SE Asian design rolled into one. There are long beaches, terraced rice fields, jungle, active volcano, ... http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=26 Woolly Bro's Scott, I have my feet firmly planted in the sand, listening to the waves here in Bali. Your assignment helps me ponder this dream I am deeply involved in. The sun is setting gently, a beautiful young Balinese woman brings me a cold lime and fresh coconut drink, when ... http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=39 Brothers, Enjoy these photos. Here's our favorite cafe.  Cleaning the moat. Mario - - - - ! Twenty five feet tall statue. Eliz swimming.   Bali wedding. http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=38 brothers We took a little break from Bangkok, and flew up to Cambodia, a short 45 minute flight. We had to see Angkor Wat. This was the capital of the Khmer Empire for over 500 years, 800-1300AD. A million people lived here then, One of the great and remarkable civilizations of ... http://www.odegardletters.com/?p=18