A good (long!) sleep in a comfortable bed, a good breakfast in lovely relaxed surroundings and I was ready to explore. Along the way I had to go to Magti on Rastaveli Avenue to set myself up with a local SIM card (ideally an e-SIM so that my UK card could stay in the phone).Continue reading “A day in Tbilisi”
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On the way to Georgia
Not the USA, not a person I’ve hidden somewhere around the world – but a fascinating country full of history and traditions wedged between Russia (over the Caucasus mountains), Iran, Iraq, Armenia, Azerbaijan,Turkey and just across the Black Sea from Ukraine. Should it be described as European (as the people seem to want) or Asian?Continue reading “On the way to Georgia”
A final twenty-four hours in Venice
We DID get up early again for the last full day in Venice: and it was well worth it as there were very few other tripods in St. Mark’s Square. Indeed at 06.59 when this image was taken we had the place to ourselves apart from the workmen setting up for the day ahead. IContinue reading “A final twenty-four hours in Venice”
An early start, markets, masks, and an unexpected gondola ride
Up and out early again, heading to the Rialto bridge which we were told looked good in the lights of the early morning. I confess to being disappointed when we first got there, but as time went by and we saw different images, I appreciated it more. The gondoliers were just about coming to life,Continue reading “An early start, markets, masks, and an unexpected gondola ride”
A rainy day in Venice
Having been up for sunrise every day this week and suffering lack of sleep as a result of travel times and different surroundings, we decided on a later start, going out after a late breakfast knowing that we might encounter showers. The forecast for the day was not good, but there was A PLAN….. Wet,Continue reading “A rainy day in Venice”
Venice – Exploring further afield
It’s very easy to think of ‘Venice’ as just the main island with St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal and all the high end boutiques and hotels – but there’s so much more. Having shot sunset images at the Grand Canal yesterday from the Ponte dell’ Accademia, we set off early this morning to catchContinue reading “Venice – Exploring further afield”
Venice
I can’t remember how long it is since last I visited Venice: but it’s been too long! Trusty chauffeur and his assistant at the door at 6.30 am and I was on my way. Heathrow was easy, though I realise I forgot to remove my watch at security which was probably wy alarms were raised!Continue reading “Venice”
A taste of Oberammergau’s Passion
Most people these days will have experienced a typical Bavarian town, largely dependent on tourism for its income whether that be in the Summer or for Winter Sports. Oberammergau is one of those towns. It’s actually in Germany, though many (as I did!) assume it to be in Austria because it is so near Innsbruck.Continue reading “A taste of Oberammergau’s Passion”
Living the Journey 