October 2013
Diga del Cingino dam
I was sent these photos from the Diga del Cingino dam in Italy yesterday. You may have already seen them, but if not enjoy looking for the “spots” on the dam wall! As you get closer the “spots” are more visible. They are European Ibex and they like to eat the moss and lichen growing on the wall. They also are licking the salt off the stone. Isn’t it incredible they can stand at that angle ? Just when you think you’ve seen everything! This dam is situated close to the Swiss... Read More
Sissinghurst
Earlier this year I finally got the chance to visit Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, created by Vita Sackville -West and her husband Harold Nicholson, and now managed by the National Trust. The gardens are a delight and well worth a visit at any time of year. Even K, (whose interest in gardens is not well known!) found it a place of great beauty, although so very popular with visitors it was difficult to get around at times to experience the tranquility that should be found in a garden. I have no... Read More
Is the USA closed today?
A few years ago I made my only visit to the USA to date, and spent a few fascinating and tiring days in New York, where we made the most of all the iconic sites, especially the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State Building and Times Square. However, anyone who is holidaying in New York today, (or anywhere else in America) will not be so lucky as all the Federal buildings and National Parks are closed following the failure to agree a budget last night! I guess for those... Read More