Today it has been very cold and it has snowed for most of the day. Thankfully the snow was fine and dry so it hasn’t built up very much but this meant that the heavy gusts of wind (from Storm Emma) caused mini snow blizzards and snow drifts.
It is still snowing now and this is [...]
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When the Wind Blows
14 Comments CherryPie on Mar 1st 2018
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A Brief Flurry of Snow
16 Comments CherryPie on Feb 27th 2018
Filed under Gardens, Holidays, Ravello 2017
Villa Cimbrone – The Avenue of Immensity
12 Comments CherryPie on Feb 8th 2018
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Villa Cimbrone
The first reliable mentions of Villa Cimbrone can be found around the 11th century, intermingling with those of Ravello’s golden era. The origins of its name come from the rocky outcrop on which it stands: this was part of a large estate with lush vegetation covering over eight hectares that was known as “Cimbronium”.
It initially [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Feb 5th 2018
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Villa Rufolo – October Garden Views
18 Comments CherryPie on Jan 30th 2018
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger.
Japanese Wisdom
12 Comments CherryPie on Jan 28th 2018
