It’s good to have something to look forward to. Anticipation of something makes you feel happy, even if your present is a bit humdrum. I’m looking forward to an Italian adventure and whenever I think of it, I feel a little tremor of excitement.
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Celebrating special moments from Italian journeys
I’ve travelled all around Italy—from Milan to Mantua, Bologna to Bari, the region of Liguria and south to Puglia. This is a photo story of the landscapes, people, architecture and food from some of my Italian journeys over the past decade.
Continue ReadingCreating a tapestry
My shift in imagination brought an awareness that I should write a new story which brings all the parts of who I am, together into one narrative. Writing the new story is like creating a tapestry.
Continue ReadingCultural visits in the Veneto and Lombardy
Like many regions in Italy, the Veneto is a rich cultural centre, and along with Mantova in Lombardia, there’s lots to see and do at any time of the year. These are a few of the current exhibitions I visited over a few days.
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Marvellous Mantova! For everything from its delicious Tortelli di zucca, to its magnificent palaces which are surrounded by beautiful gardens and filled with art
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