The Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major has dominated over the city of Rome for 16 centuries as the Marian shrine par excellence and the cradle of artistic civilization. Located at the summit of the Esquiline Hill, it is one of Rome’s four Papal Basilicas. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary indicated and inspired the [...]
Archive for October, 2024
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 31st 2024
Shape is a good part of the fig’s delight.
Jane Grigson
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 27th 2024
Filed under Holidays, Rome 2024
Fontana dell’Acqua Felice
From Wiki:
The Fontana dell’Acqua Felice, also called the Fountain of Moses,[1] is a monumental fountain located in the Quirinale District of Rome, Italy. It marked the terminus of the Acqua Felice aqueduct restored by Pope Sixtus V. It was designed by Domenico Fontana and built in 1585–1588.[2] It is located at the intersection of Largo Santa Susanna and Via Venti Settembre; [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Oct 24th 2024
Filed under Out & About
Autumnal Attingham Park
The deer appear to be masquerading as cows…
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 22nd 2024
To bear, or not to bear, that is the question.
8 Comments CherryPie on Oct 20th 2024
Filed under This & That
Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Flower of this purple dye, hit with cupid’s archery, sink in apple of his eye.
William Shakespeare
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 13th 2024
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An Indulgent Lunch…
… followed by ‘fine dining’ at chez nous
Fish goujons on ciabbata for lunch at Essington Farm Shop followed later in the day by ‘Fine Dining’ (steak au poivre) at chez nous.
I removed the top layer of ciabatta. It only needed one layer of bread for perfect indulgence.
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 12th 2024
