The Kappillan of Malta
Against the backdrop of The Siege if Malta in WWII, up to 6000 Maltese take refuge in some forgotten catacombs and Father Salvatore joins them, becoming their priest (or kappillan). 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.
King Wenceslas and His Vineyard
The delights of discovering Good King Wenceslas had time to be both a good king and plant a vineyard below Prague Castle.
A Volcano, A Dinosaur and Clouds.
Sailing around White island - Te Puia o Whakaari (the dramatic volcano) in New Zealand
Lunch at the Mercato Centrale
Buying fresh food at Florence's Mercato Centrale - a delectable experience!
One Of Those Days
Some friendly animal visitors who cheered me up when I was in the midst of one of those days
The Furniture of My Mind
Thoughts on rearranging my life as I create a studiolo, in the spirit of Renaissance Italy
Sunrise in Yamba
Sometimes it’s worth getting out of bed to watch the dawn, especially in Yamba, Australia
Rain
Thoughts as my the creek in my backyard breaks its banks and I struggle through flood waters to reach the airport
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.
The Dawn Markets of Dal Lake
At dawn locals gather to but their fresh food from markets held on small long boats in Dal Lake, Kashmir
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba: A Village in the Foothills of Mt Fuji
Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba is a traditional village in the Five Lakes District, Japan, offering spectacular views of Mt Fuji.
The Traghetti of Venice
The traghetti in Venice offer a cheaper version of a gondola - although you often have to stand!
Walking the Walls of Dubrovnik
Walking the walls of Dubrovnik - not for the faint hearted, and best done early in the morning. The walls offer spectacular views over the Adriatic and into the town itself.
I'm Sure I Heard Something
A photo taken in the foothills of the Himalayas, of an eagle flying behind some trees