11/8/22 11/8/22

The Kappillan of Malta

It is far easier to write interestingly of the devil than of a good man, but in The Kappillan of Malta, Nicholas Monsarrat succeeds. Against the backdrop of The Siege if Malta in WWII, the bombs open some forgotten catacombs. As fear fills the city, up to 6000 Maltese take refuge here and Father Salvatore joins them, becoming the priest (or kappillan) of the catacombs. Most of all, throughout Monserrat’s writing shines his love of Malta; her history and her people, their strength and their failings. A Malta I want to discover, as I walk her streets to find the world of Father Salvatore.

9/8/22 9/8/22

King Wenceslas and His Vineyard

The delights of discovering Good King Wenceslas had time to be both good and plant a vineyard.

29/7/22 29/7/22

A Volcano, A Dinosaur and Clouds.

Sailing around White island - Te Puia o Whakaari (the dramatic volcano)

27/7/22 27/7/22

Lunch at the Mercato Centrale

Buying fresh food at Florence's Mercato Centrale - a delectable experience!

25/7/22 25/7/22

One Of Those Days

Some friendly animal visitors who cheered me up when I was in the midst of one of those days

23/7/22 23/7/22

The Floating Lanterns of Hoi An

At night in Hoi An, Vietnam, candles are placed in lotus-shaped lantern and set free to float down the river.

18/7/22 18/7/22

The Furniture of My Mind

Thoughts on rearranging my life as I create a studiolo, in the spirit of Renaissance Italy

17/7/22 17/7/22

Sunrise in Yamba

Sometimes it’s worth getting out of bed to watch the dawn

Anne Harrison 10/7/22 Anne Harrison 10/7/22

Diary of A Witch Doctor, 10/July/2022

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The Markets of Venice

Behind the Rialto Bridge are the Venice Markets. Aside from an incredible array of seafood, there is also fresh fruit and vegetables, breads, meats - and later in the day, tourist stalls.