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April 2026 – Paris

With the current tensions in the Middle East, travelling to Asia is becoming more difficult, even though I had made it my main destination for the year. In February, however, I managed to pass through Qatar, taking advantage of a free stopover. I have just turned down another one in Abu Dhabi, thereby postponing a further trip to Asia. To get back to the sunshine without delay, I am now turning my attention to the Mediterranean and its major islands.

That Mediterranean sun which has so captivated artists. I’m thinking of Matisse, that child of northern France who came to settle in the south. His later works are currently on display in Paris. I went to see them and really enjoyed them. I plan to return to the south of France in May for the long weekends; in the meantime, I’ll be sharing a bit more in the Picture of the day, a way of exploring France and its many regions, each with such diverse characters.