The Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, more commonly referred to as La Seu is a Gothic Roman Catholic Cathedral. It’s located high above a man made lake that offers spectacular views of the impressive, towering spires of the epic edifice. It was started in 1229 but only finished in 1601 Its glorious golden sandstone exterior isContinue reading “Palma Cathedral, potted history and lots of pics!”
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Mallorca 2013 – a big surprise.
So it’s been a while bloggers but I am back! Fresh (sort of) from five days in Mallorca. It’s always been a place I dismissed as just tacky beach destination (yes Magaluff I am looking at you) but the lure of super cheap flights finally hooked me. We paid about £80 return from East MidlandsContinue reading “Mallorca 2013 – a big surprise.”
Decisions decisions
So, it’s that time again. Decisions decisions . .. where to set our sights on this year? It’s a biggy with the other half turning 40 so it needs to be a good one. He is already agitating to go back to Italy, but three times in so many years is a bit much forContinue reading “Decisions decisions”
Thought for the day
“The farther you go, however, the harder it is to return. The world has many edges, and it’s easy to fall off.” Anderson Cooper
Thought for the day
I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. Mary Anne Radmacher
Pompeii, a tragedy locked in time
Pompeii is still in the shadow of the brooding Mount Vesuvius. The city of Pompeii, along with Herculaneum, was partially destroyed and buried under 13 to 20 ft of hot ash, pumice and mud in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. One of the tragic inhabitants of Pompeii, forever encased in ash. HisContinue reading “Pompeii, a tragedy locked in time”
Amalfi coast – spectacular
Neil surveys the view at the pretty coastal town of Amalfi. It is indeed Salad days . . . Here’s a different view of Amalfi, a gorgeous little piece of paradise. A speciality of the region – delicate, ornate little painted tiles. Next to the obligitory moped!!! Here’s another of the beautiful little villages onContinue reading “Amalfi coast – spectacular”
Capri and Sorrento
I love Lemon based tacky products and Capri and Sorrento are simply crammed full of the yellow, fragrant, marvellous little blighters. Even with its chic boulevard of designer shops – Prada, Louis Vitton etc etc (if that is your bag) you can still find a veritable cornucopia of tat in Capri!!! There’s a fantastic (byContinue reading “Capri and Sorrento”
Overpriced but pretty
So Capri’s main attraction is the Blue Grotto, a naturally formed cave that is illuminated with a vivid blue light. You can access the cave via one of the many boat tours around the island but you will find yourself bobbing about for ages as you have to wait (along with lots of others) forContinue reading “Overpriced but pretty”
Thought for the Day
A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for John A. Shedd