Category Archives: Art

Colonising paradise

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Allan

The excellence of ‘Mad Men’ notwithstanding, I have very mixed views about advertising in general (he announced, for no very good reason other than it’s been on my mind of late) On the plus side there’s the high levels of … Continue reading →

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Firenze fling part 7 – Firenze finale

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Allan

Sunday 23rd August view all the photos It doesn’t take much to make Allan happy. A gentle breeze to take the edge of the heat, a seat at a quiet café, a cheap and delicious plate of rice salad and … Continue reading →

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Firenze fling part 6 – Florence, back amongst the angels

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Allan

Saturday 22nd August view all the photos No-one at home will believe this, but I’m up early again, making my way over to the Museo de San Marco. The streets are full of the rattling sound of suitcase wheels, everyone … Continue reading →

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Firenze fling part 5 – Sienna, shirts and steps

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Allan

Friday 21st  August view all the photos Today I went to Sienna and purchased a shirt. Obviously that wasn’t all I did, but I thought I’d get it out of the way first, as it’s been brewing for a while. … Continue reading →

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Firenze fling part 4 – frescos in Florence

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Allan

Thursday 20th August view all the photos Unusually for Florence, you’re not allowed to take photos inside Santa Maria Novello (the huge church handily just across the road from the station. I’m not aiming to walk as far today). So … Continue reading →

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