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In Genoa
I’m here until Friday. It looks a fascinating city. The hostel is close by the main station and the University. Genoa old town is a city of faintly decaying palazzi in narrow streets. Full of small alleyways. It feels workaday compared to Milan but I think I’ll enjoy exploring the port and walking the city.…
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In Milano per Una notte
In Milan for one night before Genova … bustling, busy, full of fashionistas and on trend shops. This my first night alone. Of course I’m missing Cedric but this is all about me and learning about myself … coping in the world. We’ll see. I’ve already had a wander to the centre to the the…
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Looking back to Paris
Well having left Paris behind I’m looking at the highlights of my visit and my impressions. Firstly the people I met … friendly and witty. The buildings beautiful and well kept. The vibe was so exciting, on trend and easy. I think the 4eme is wonderful. So many independent shops of all types; wonderful chocolatiers,…
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Off the tourist track
Walking with a native Parisian reveals the small corners and unusual sights … a flea market, perfumer that sells coffee, graffiti and some wonderful bookshops dedicated to art, literature, lmanga, fashion and photography
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Being a “flaneur”
Emile Zola …. “Art is a corner of creation seen through a temperament” Impressionist painters excelled at the art of the flaneur; the wanderer through the streets picking out the details of everyday life. The quotidian, the everyday gave inspiration to the creation of a new art celebrating modern life in the city. The Musee…
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Invisibility of the older gay man
I’ve hidden myself away for much of my life and now I want to be seen. Older gay men are, it seems, invisible; the gay default seems to be young, hot, toned and pretty. But many of us are more old and wrinkled. So I am going to make myself visible on this journey.
Escape to myself 