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Debbie Smyth

-Paris

A Stroll around Montparnasse Cemetery

Montparnasse Cemetery, opened on 25 July 1824, is one of the three principal cemeteries of central Paris (the other two being Pere-Lachaise and Montmartre). It was originally one necropolis, but today […]

-Austria

E is for… Exquisite Schlachertorte

The Viennese chocolate cake,  Sachertorte, dates back to 1832, when Prince Wenzel von Metternich demanded his personal chef create a special dessert for several important guests.  However, the chef fell ill and his sixteen-year-old apprentice, Franz Sacher, had to step […]

-London

Odd One Out

In London, Boris bikes are morphing from Barclays blue to Santander red. Linked to Odd Ball, Blue Monday and Ruby Tuesday.

-Turkey

Mosque Ahead, Wet Behind!

There are great views of the Blue Mosque from these benches, but sitting presented a risk of severe dampness to unprotected behinds. Linked to Bench Series and My Sunday Photo. Copyright Debbie Smyth, […]

-Madrid

Muted Madrid

  Madrid’s architecture never disappoints, whether it’s the grand and effusive buildings of the Grand Via or these pastel-coloured, balconied buildings around Malasaña.   Linked to Muted. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 4 […]

-Milan

Pigeon shocks the King of Italy!

The equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II, King of Italy 1861-1878, holds sway in the centre of the cathedral square. Linked to Blur. Copyright Debbie Smyth, 4 April 2015