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A morning in Tallinn
The tourists have arrived in force as the cruise ships are docking this morning. Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, German and many Americans. Question asked in Tourist Information; “ what can I see in the city in two hours? I have to be back on the ship.” Hansa trading city Tallinn has a fascinating history. The…
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Ljubljana and then off to lake Bled
The hostel The hostel … an ex military prison is really chic … voted best European hostel by Lonely Planet. In a bohemian cultural quarter. Clean, modern vibe with great facilities and good roommates. The area outside has some great graffiti and it a little grungy … on purpose I think. Nice breakfast too. Ljubljana…
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A visit to the Banksy exhibition
This was a really fascinating exhibition. While we all know about Banksy and his notoriety this presentation gave me a real insight into his mindset; his politics, humanity and way of seeing the paradox of the world in which we live. The basis of capitalism which underpins war, consumerism and the unseen machinery directing our…
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Leaving Genova for Trieste
Well I’m feeling better. Not because Cedric and I spent a wonderful day in Genoa … he showed me his favourite spots and Brignole is a really great part of the city but because I feel that I have dissipated the guilt I felt for not helping him out in Verona and he was so…
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By boat to the islands… Murano and Burano
Murano Taking a trip to the islands. It’s a beautiful day and while it’s breezy the sun is warm. It will be nice to have some time away from the city. Murano is very pretty and remarkably quiet. We had our glass demonstration which was interesting. Murano , contrary to expectations, was really lovely with…
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San Gimignano … an almost too perfect Town
I’m sitting outside the hostel listening to church bells as I write this. the drive to San Gimignano took us through some beautiful scenery. Vineyards of Chianti country, grey green olive groves. Forested hills and valleys until we finally climbed the steep hill to the town. The Italians take their history and culture very seriously.…
Escape to myself 