Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
From Wiki:
The Fountain of the Naiads is located at the centre of the Piazza della Repubblica on the Viminal Hill. The fountain basin is circular and made of concrete. It includes a high central water jet and a number of lateral jets.[2] At night, the fountain is illuminated by LED lights.[3]
Around the basin are four bronze sculptures depicting naiads, [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 8th 2024
Filed under Holidays, Rome 2024
The valley garden at Quarry Bank is a rare example of the industrial picturesque movement, where elements of nature such as the caves and cliffs feature alongside the industrial mill backdrop to create a sense of drama.
Take in the elevated views over the valley and discover Hannah Greg’s favourite spot to sit and enjoy the [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Sep 4th 2024
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Rome 2024
Before catching the ‘I Love Rome’ bus to the Vatican City we had breakfast inside where it was cooler and we wouldn’t be pestered by wasps.
After we got off the bus, we decided to have a drink (to keep hydrated) before embarking on the 15-minute walk to the Vatican City. The service in the café [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 27th 2024
Filed under Holidays, Rome 2024
The buffet breakfast had all the usual options on offer; I enjoyed choosing items from the continental selection.
Before leaving the hotel, we purchased a three day ‘I Love Rome’ hop-on hop-off bus ticket. The hotel receptionist advised us to catch the bus at Piazza Barberino stop 8, the last stop, being the nearest to the [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Aug 24th 2024
Filed under Holidays, Taormina 2019
Mountains inspire awe in any human person who has soul. They remind us of our frailty, our unimportance, of the briefness of our span upon this earth. They touch the heaven and sail serenely at an altitude beyond even the imaginings of a mere mortal.
Elizabeth Aston
11 Comments CherryPie on Jul 7th 2024
After breakfast we walked down Steep Hill in order to join the 10.30 guided tour of Lincoln’s Stonebow and Guild Hall which has been the meeting place of the City Council since Medieval times. We arrived early so we spent a few minutes in Waterstones where I perused the board game section.
When it was time [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Jun 16th 2024
I had a good night’s sleep and was awoken by both the alarm clock and the construction workers refurbishing the White Hart Hotel on the opposite side of the road. I thought that 7am was a little early for such noisy activities to be taking place.
We crossed the courtyard to the breakfast room where we [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Jun 14th 2024
