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”