MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

I've seen London, and then I was in France. Have a Merry Christmas while wearing no pants!

(More about this photo in a minute)

It was a dream to have my portrait photographed with the Eiffel Tower (a cliché, I know), and preferably with an accordion of course, and always without pants. I asked the universe, I mean the internet, for some help with this, and I went with a good ol' New Jersey boy named Mark W. Suits.

All bundled up, pre-stripey photo preparation at Trocadéro - Paris, France

I had a fun time with Mark, and what is a trip to Paris in the winter without freezing your butt off in front of a crowd of tourists while wearing striped stockings? Good thing I've done Polar Bear swims, and am used to the shock of cold weather hitting my body.

Back to the message of Christmas....

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Just ask!

I moved to Berlin and Europe because I have wanted an adventure. I asked for it, and that is what I have gotten myself into :)

Over the past 2 months I have been traveling around Europe, to wherever my heart wants and needs to be. I've been craving adventure, and needing inspiration as an artist, and Europe has not let me down.

Prague, Czech Republic

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Vienna, Austria

Autumn Leaves - London, England

London Metro - London, England (Photo by Darren Stone)

"Cabaret" - London, England

The London Eye - London, England (Photo by Darren Stone)

I traveled to Prague, Budapest, Vienna, London, Berlin for a break, Barcelona, Granada, Seville, Madrid, Paris and Kraków.

My break in Berlin was much needed between travels, and also had me performing at a fabulous venue/bar/restaurant in Berlin - Bar Tausend. I highly recommend you check this place out the next time you visit Berlin. It also allowed me to celebrate my birthday in my new home city :)

La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain

La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain

My Cousin and I's portrait at Park Guell - Barcelona, Spain

Park Guell! - Barcelona, Spain

A Family Portrait - Granada, Spain

Flamenco - Granada, Spain

Alhambra - Granada, Spain

Seville, Spain

Seville, Spain

Sexy Punk Death Boots - Seville, Spain

Madrid, Spain

Madrid, Spain

Voila! - Paris, France

Eiffel Tower - Paris, France

The view from Sacré-Cœur - Paris, France

Sacré-Cœur Basilica - Paris, France

Chanel window display - Paris, France

My home, I mean Chanel - Paris, France

My home, I mean Chanel - Paris, France

Père Lachaise Cemetery - Paris, France

Chopin, Père Lachaise Cemetery - Paris, France

Père Noël and I - Paris, France

Café des Deux Moulin - Paris, France

Café des Deux Moulin - Paris, France

The Mona Lisa crowd, Louvre - Paris, France

Nike, Louvre - Paris, France

Moulin Rouge - Paris, France

Louvre - Paris, France

Champagne on an evening boat cruise, ooh la la - Paris, France

Paris, France

Arc de Triomphe - Paris, France

Kraków, Poland

Chuck Norris - Kraków, Poland

Schindler's Factory - Kraków, Poland

Kraków Philharmonic - Kraków, Poland

Polish children's book of the world - Kraków, Poland

Old Town Square - Kraków, Poland

Snowing and quite cold in Kraków, Poland

I have visited with very dear friends, family, loved ones, and made many new friends as well. Maybe I should have lugged my accordion along for the ride, but these travels have been purely for the benefit of having an adventure and gaining inspiration and soaking up the cities, cultures, local vibes, and getting know everyone's story along the way.

I have loved all the cities and countries I have visited, for various reasons, various adventures, and various creative sparklings, but Paris - ooh la la, Paris, was my favourite :)

I challenge you to ask the universe what you want and need, and go on an adventure with it.


Hey kids! Here's a fun collection of photographs of accordionists I've seen over the past two months: