This was awe inspiring. After the silent mourners who had passed before, first we heard a chorus of voices sweetly singing Pie Jesu, then we heard murmers in the crowd and finally this beautiful creation was bourne around the corner.
Santa Semata in Spain - Easter as it ought to be March 22nd 2008 Well we’re off to France next week so it’s well and truly time I finally publish my Spanish blog.
I was holding off until I could stop the world moving and get a bit of creativity back to do justice to the beautiful Semana Santa (Easter celebrations) we witnessed in Spain. However life in London never seems to slow down long enough for one to catch their breath - let alone the mind space to ... read more
Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Marbella Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more
Claire & Brendon's adventures.
Can you believe it? Another year gone! Where does the time go?
Brendon loves even numbers - and is thrilled about the idea of 2010. So nice and even and balanced. Anyone think perhaps he should be an accountant.....
Anyway, the past few years have really been living the dream for us. It's hard to imagine that anything could beat them. But with Cuba, Turkey and a trip on the Trans Siberian / Trans Mongolian Express from Beijing right the way up to St Petersberg all being in our shortlist, it might just be the best yet.
Watch this space
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