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Barcelona 2009

In June 2009, I was invited to present a paper--"Listening To Movement: Audio Description and Laban Movement Analysis"--to the Advanced Research Seminar on Audio Description. The Seminar was held at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona in Spain, a leading center for audio visual translation; I am fortunate to be pursuing my doctorate in Audio Description from the university.

Esther and I traveled to Barcelona courtesy of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines in partial consideration for work I've done for the company providing access services for passengers who are blind or have low vision. So not only our air fares were covered -- so was a six-day Barcelona to Barcelona cruise prior to the Seminar with ports-of-call at Monte Carlo in Monaco (via Nice and Cannes in France) and Pisa and Rome in Italy.
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  • We're "welcomed" to Spain by an airport poster using Velasquez' "Las Meninas" to advertise a department store ... our sweet daughter Emerie has been enamored of this work for many years.

    We're "welcomed" to Spain by an airport poster using Velasquez' "Las Meninas" to advertise a department store ... our sweet daughter Emerie has been enamored of this work for many years.

  • Off on the high seas--Esther enjoys a moment in a deck chair.

    Off on the high seas--Esther enjoys a moment in a deck chair.

  • Views on the "Navigator of the Seas."

    Views on the "Navigator of the Seas."

  • Views on the "Navigator of the Seas."

    Views on the "Navigator of the Seas."

  • Views on the "Navigator of the Seas."

    Views on the "Navigator of the Seas."

  • Views on the "Navigator of the Seas."  From rock climbing to ....

    Views on the "Navigator of the Seas." From rock climbing to ....

  • ... ice "dancing."

    ... ice "dancing."

  • Even a mock hockey game--notice the scoreboard:  RCI (Royal Caribbean International) vs. Iceberg.

    Even a mock hockey game--notice the scoreboard: RCI (Royal Caribbean International) vs. Iceberg.

  • Hula-hooping on ice!

    Hula-hooping on ice!

  • After a day at sea, we tender--take a small boat--into port at Nice.

    After a day at sea, we tender--take a small boat--into port at Nice.

  • The dock receiving the tender--how appropriate!

    The dock receiving the tender--how appropriate!

  • From the bus (via Cannes, on the way to Monte Carlo)--the site of the Cannes Film Festival.

    From the bus (via Cannes, on the way to Monte Carlo)--the site of the Cannes Film Festival.

  • Yes, it's true--McDonald's, even in Monte Carlo.

    Yes, it's true--McDonald's, even in Monte Carlo.

  • In Monte Carlo--Princess Stephanie's home is in the background.

    In Monte Carlo--Princess Stephanie's home is in the background.

  • Monaco's "Conseil National"--its "supreme court" ...

    Monaco's "Conseil National"--its "supreme court" ...

  • ... and there's a justice on a break!

    ... and there's a justice on a break!

  • Exterior of the cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier.

    Exterior of the cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier.

  • Interior view of the cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier.

    Interior view of the cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier.

  • Interior view of the cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier.

    Interior view of the cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier.

  • Princess Grace and Prince Rainier burial sites.

    Princess Grace and Prince Rainier burial sites.

  • The first Grimaldi (Monaco's ruling dynasty) ...

    The first Grimaldi (Monaco's ruling dynasty) ...

  • ... check out what seems to be the DOB/DOD!  (It's actually a statue commemorating the 700th anniversary of the dynasty.)

    ... check out what seems to be the DOB/DOD! (It's actually a statue commemorating the 700th anniversary of the dynasty.)

  • Joel confronts Grimaldi.

    Joel confronts Grimaldi.

  • Prince Albert's residence.

    Prince Albert's residence.

  • The changing of the guard.

    The changing of the guard.

  • The port in Monte Carlo, adjacent to the city-based track for the world-famous Grand Prix de Monte Carlo.

    The port in Monte Carlo, adjacent to the city-based track for the world-famous Grand Prix de Monte Carlo.

  • Prince Albert's viewing stand for the Grand Prix.

    Prince Albert's viewing stand for the Grand Prix.

  • The Casino!  Unfortunately, we were unable to go inside to gamble ...

    The Casino! Unfortunately, we were unable to go inside to gamble ...

  • ... so Joel gamboled on the lawn outside.

    ... so Joel gamboled on the lawn outside.

  • Back to the ship--but not before snapping this view of three countries:  Monaco, in the foreground; France, on the ridge just beyond the shore; Italy, on the horizon.

    Back to the ship--but not before snapping this view of three countries: Monaco, in the foreground; France, on the ridge just beyond the shore; Italy, on the horizon.

  • We sail by night and the next day arrive in Italy--we travel by bus to Pisa.  Pictured here--the Baptistery, Cathedral, and in the background, a tower built on not-so-solid ground.

    We sail by night and the next day arrive in Italy--we travel by bus to Pisa. Pictured here--the Baptistery, Cathedral, and in the background, a tower built on not-so-solid ground.

  • Exterior of Pisa's Cathedral.

    Exterior of Pisa's Cathedral.

  • Damn!  It's leaning too!

    Damn! It's leaning too!

  • There she leans ...

    There she leans ...

  • I was one of about 3,657,982 tourists posing for a shot like this ...

    I was one of about 3,657,982 tourists posing for a shot like this ...

  • From left to right--the view from the top of the tower, #1.

    From left to right--the view from the top of the tower, #1.

  • From left to right--the view from the top of the tower, #2.

    From left to right--the view from the top of the tower, #2.

  • From left to right--the view from the top of the tower, #3.

    From left to right--the view from the top of the tower, #3.

  • From left to right--the view from the top of the tower, #4.

    From left to right--the view from the top of the tower, #4.

  • The next day, we arrive further down the coast of Italy and travel by bus inland about 90 minutes to Rome.  Pictured here--an "umbrella tree."  Actually, it's a pine nut tree.

    The next day, we arrive further down the coast of Italy and travel by bus inland about 90 minutes to Rome. Pictured here--an "umbrella tree." Actually, it's a pine nut tree.

  • Outside the Colosseum--it's tourist time!

    Outside the Colosseum--it's tourist time!

  • Outside the Colosseum--it's tourist time!  (Is he trying to lift that woman's purse?)

    Outside the Colosseum--it's tourist time! (Is he trying to lift that woman's purse?)

  • Outside the Colosseum--it's tourist time!  (Is that Caesar?!?  How times have changed ...)

    Outside the Colosseum--it's tourist time! (Is that Caesar?!? How times have changed ...)

  • The Colosseum.

    The Colosseum.

  • The Colosseum.

    The Colosseum.

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    Even a mock hockey game--notice the scoreboard:  RCI (Royal Caribbean International) vs. Iceberg.
    Hula-hooping on ice!
    After a day at sea, we tender--take a small boat--into port at Nice.