Tag: travel
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Quiet Rome – 5 Special Places in the Eternal City
Rome has been a destination for visitors for centuries, but in the midst of all the glamour and bustle, it is possible to find quiet spots where the mind can wander. Palazzo Spada While many tourists visit the colourful Campo del Fiori fresh food markets, just around the corner is the Palazzo Spada. Stepping into…
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Finding Inspiration: Secret Gardens
In “The Alchemist of Paris” the heroine, Elise, has special knowledge of herbs and medicines, which leads to her being sent to Paris, to be a maid in the house of the mysterious scientist, Albert Price. Although a small part of the story, I wanted all the descriptions of the medicine gardens to be as…
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My Travels…
I’ve been absent from my blog for a few weeks because I’ve been on holiday. Some good friends of mine had a birthday party – in Malta! I’ve been down at the beach. Exploring lanes in an ancient fortress built by the Knights of Malta. Admiring the magnificent harbour and learning about the fascinating history…