Tour of Duty: An art pilgrimage in southern Europe
Neville Millen left on April 24, 2003 for Rome. He returns home to Australia on June 20. Neville will
file reports while on route when possible, about once a week. With some luck this writing will allow him a claim for some tax respite on return!
- Rome - Florence- Perugia
- Cinque Terre - Venice
- Barcelona
- Madrid - Toledo - Seville
- Tavira - Lisbon - Cintra
- Arles
Come back for Neville's impressions of the artists who are prominent in his eye and mind, and how the cities laud their artistic heroes.
You can reach Neville at nevdev46@yahoo.com.au.
Bio
Neville and his partner Rhondda leave Australia for Europe to ponder the art of art, and the art of travel.
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7: Walking the Van Gogh trail in Arles, France
Despite frustration and French strikes, this time Neville didn't miss the bus to Arles, Vincent Van Gogh's former home.
8: Pilgrimage Postscript: a travel story that should not be told too widely
It is with great reservation that Neville tells about a place very special to him, so if you go, don't muck it up, okay?
Catch up on the Journey
6: Lurching to the Lilting Tones of Fado in Lisbon and Beyond
While wandering a town that has not changed its outer shell for 1000 years, Neville reflects on history, culture and ancient ways in Portugal that still come to life in today's world.
5: Seductive Seville and Tranquil Tavira
In two countries where the art is the city, it is easy to get carried away with walking, wining and dining, in the relaxed, safe outdoors and the history still vibrant and alive today.
4: Tapas on Heaven's Door
In Madrid you spend much time admiring the past through the doors of cafes and bars, while consuming volumes of ale and plates of weird tapas almost to rival the delights of Bosch's weird paintings.
3: Moving with the Moderniste in Barcelona
Full of life and street-wise tenacity, Barcelona is a brash city that is as New York is to America, minus the skyscrapers.
2: A Rendezvous with Flora and Venus in Downtown Florence
All the major tourist attractions of Florence are within a few kilometres of the main train station, but Neville's there for the 15th-century rock star.
1: Michelangelo: Master of Mallett and Palette in the Eternal City
To Neville Millen's mind Michelangelo stands supreme as the star in the pantheon of artists held within the walls of Roman museums.
