Tag Archives: culture

Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Remember, remember, the 5th of November The Gunpowder Treason and plot; I see of no reason why Gunpowder Treason Should ever be forgot. Every fifth of November bonfires are lit all around England and fireworks are set off to commemorate the … Continue reading →

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Travel theme – tradition

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

When I was in Washington DC I discovered a beautiful little monastery hiding in the Brookland neighbourhood. The secrets of the interior are the subject of my post Catacombs and Old Byzantium I, but the grounds of this beautiful monastery … Continue reading →

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Travel theme: Rhythm

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

There is an undeniable rhythm to travel, particularly slow travel, that I adore. The clickety-clack of a train speeding along rails, the gentle (and sometimes not so gentle) bobbing of a boat, and my favourite, the clippety-clop of a horse. … Continue reading →

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4 things you should know about St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

It’s that time of year when green tinsel starts to sprout mysteriously from local taverns and oversized green hats emblazoned with shamrocks fill the shelves of the local deli. Saint Patrick’s Day is almost upon us, and it is enough … Continue reading →

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