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X is for… XVI June

As mentioned in James met Nora, XVI June is Blooms Day. I took yesterday’s Lincoln’s Inn photo last year, 2013, but by some weird coincidence I ended up back in Dublin yesterday, June […]

Where James met Nora

-or Happy Bloomsday  On 16th June 1904, James Joyce met his wife Nora Barnacle for the first time.  Well, actually, it seems they first met on 10th June but they […]

Rain protection in Istanbul

Remember the Istanbul rain I featured last week? Well, this is what I had to wear as a result! Plus a headscarf for the mosque. Still smiling despite the ridiculous […]

Paco’s Colourful Candy

It is not just the shopfront here in Madrid that is bright, the contents are too:   If this has awoken your sweet tooth, you can order online! Caramelos Paco, c/ Toledo […]

A Quieter Venice

I like this part of the lagoon front in Venice; it’s only a few paces away from the madding crowds gawping at the Bridge of Sighs, but here you can […]

Venice in One Window

  Crumbling building, bridge, steps, ironwork, masks and a blue sky – Venice captured in one window! Linked to Lingering Look at Windows and Weekend Reflections.

Happy Shopping in Barcelona

This fun shop with a number of outlets in Barcelona, sells multi-coloured sweets in pill bottles and boxes.  You can buy them pre-packed or you can make your own selection […]