Exciting times… and a new start.
It has been the maddest few weeks of work for a very long time… For many years now I have run cultural programs for schools and colleges, or led one-off tours for schools and language schools, of history or art
Exciting times… and a new start.
It has been the maddest few weeks of work for a very long time… For many years now I have run cultural programs for schools and colleges, or led one-off tours for schools and language schools, of history or art
Gunthorpe Revisited.
Just scarcely over 5 years ago, this May, my great friends Lindsey & Ed got married in excellent Gunthorpe, this rather splendid old English country house below. The whole thing set in its own estate, amid the countryside of lovely
Gunthorpe Revisited.
Just scarcely over 5 years ago, this May, my great friends Lindsey & Ed got married in excellent Gunthorpe, this rather splendid old English country house below. The whole thing set in its own estate, amid the countryside of lovely
Cathars | Cathartic.
Another, final post from wonderful Languedoc. So many wondrous things to see and do; walking or boating the gorgeous Canal de Midi… …to exploring superb architecture… and extraordinary ecclesiastical art…. …to hillwalking the landscapes of mountain and dramatic, steep sided river valleys.
Cathars | Cathartic.
Another, final post from wonderful Languedoc. So many wondrous things to see and do; walking or boating the gorgeous Canal de Midi… …to exploring superb architecture… and extraordinary ecclesiastical art…. …to hillwalking the landscapes of mountain and dramatic, steep sided river valleys.
Languedoc & Albi, a hilltop treasure & a mighty Cathedral, all built on woad.
Just back from a 9-10 day break, mostly spent in extraordinary, dazzling, dramatic Languedoc. Languedoc, means (Land of) the tongue or Language of Oc -Occitan being the ancient language of the area. It is a region that has long
Languedoc & Albi, a hilltop treasure & a mighty Cathedral, all built on woad.
Just back from a 9-10 day break, mostly spent in extraordinary, dazzling, dramatic Languedoc. Languedoc, means (Land of) the tongue or Language of Oc -Occitan being the ancient language of the area. It is a region that has long
Plaques, gargoyles and granite shop fronts.
Some snaps and details from a recent walking tour (April 13th) with architectural historian & expert in 18th Century Dublin shops, Sarah Foster. Unfortunately the day was a cold and grey, so forgive the dull light. Some of these details (like the gargoyle above) Sarah pointed
Plaques, gargoyles and granite shop fronts.
Some snaps and details from a recent walking tour (April 13th) with architectural historian & expert in 18th Century Dublin shops, Sarah Foster. Unfortunately the day was a cold and grey, so forgive the dull light. Some of these details (like the gargoyle above) Sarah pointed
The Things I see…
the following is a collection of images, collected over the last Open House weekend, last November, 4-5 months ago, from various walks, talks, visits and peregrinations during that lovely weekend… A few of these i’ll post on at some
The Things I see…
the following is a collection of images, collected over the last Open House weekend, last November, 4-5 months ago, from various walks, talks, visits and peregrinations during that lovely weekend… A few of these i’ll post on at some
From the Granite to the Pebbles | Arran’s best 3- harbour walk.
The last post was an epic, annotated list on the best sights & visits in Dublin. At the end is appended a few of my favorite coastal walks outside the city. Today, just a bit more detail on my favorite South side walk, from Dun Laoghaire
From the Granite to the Pebbles | Arran’s best 3- harbour walk.
The last post was an epic, annotated list on the best sights & visits in Dublin. At the end is appended a few of my favorite coastal walks outside the city. Today, just a bit more detail on my favorite South side walk, from Dun Laoghaire
