It was hard during breaks in the acting not to peer over at the Banqueting Bouses and wonder about renting them some day...
It was hard during breaks in the acting not to peer over at the Banqueting Bouses and wonder about renting them some day...
0 2023/07/24 23:23:45
To Be or Not to Be. A classic line with a deeply personal meaning for our family around this time period. The 'Sudden Impulse' Theatre Company from Stratford-upon-Avon included CC as part of their touring 'As You Like It'.
To Be or Not to Be. A classic line with a deeply personal meaning for our family around this time period. The 'Sudden Impulse' Theatre Company from Stratford-upon-Avon included CC as part of their touring 'As You Like It'.
0 2023/07/24 23:25:04
An early scene.
An early scene.
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0 2023/07/24 23:25:24
Recognize her? This is the actress shown in the final shot of this TR's Overview.
Recognize her? This is the actress shown in the final shot of this TR's Overview.
0 2023/07/24 23:25:48
0 2023/07/24 23:25:57
The jester fool did a good job, as did everyone in the cast and crew. the lighting began after Intermission, because natural light was effective up til that time.
The jester fool did a good job, as did everyone in the cast and crew. the lighting began after Intermission, because natural light was effective up til that time.
0 2023/07/24 23:26:06
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0 2023/07/24 23:41:50
To Be or Not to Be. A timeless line.
To Be or Not to Be. A timeless line.
0 2023/07/24 23:59:03
Which of his plays was your favourite? Are there any thespians among us? Please don't hesitate to share your experiences here. That could include performances not necessarily done in Britain. Photos of the play follow.
Which of his plays was your favourite? Are there any thespians among us? Please don't hesitate to share your experiences here. That could include performances not necessarily done in Britain. Photos of the play follow.
0 2023/07/24 23:59:29
We loved our times at Cotswold House. See, earlier in the 2 weeks, we'd gone for a massage in their back annex. That had allowed us to tour their special quasi-private garden. Shown above, that garden's sporting area. There was more: quiet sectioned gardens, outdoors dining and also kids areas. Whatever else it was, it was a serious garden.
We loved our times at Cotswold House. See, earlier in the 2 weeks, we'd gone for a massage in their back annex. That had allowed us to tour their special quasi-private garden. Shown above, that garden's sporting area. There was more: quiet sectioned gardens, outdoors dining and also kids areas. Whatever else it was, it was a serious garden.
0 2023/07/25 12:48:48
A year before our Cotswold House stay, a noted children's TV episode (or was it a movie?) had been shot next door at the now-defunct Kings Hotel.
A year before our Cotswold House stay, a noted children's TV episode (or was it a movie?) had been shot next door at the now-defunct Kings Hotel.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:00
A splendid time in splendid surroundings.
A splendid time in splendid surroundings.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:10
A few members of one wedding party got so hammered before arriving in CC that they completely lost track of where their accommodations were in town. Then they inappropriately took it out on the poor taxi driver they'd hired. Note to those entitled young Brits: maybe next time not so much the alcohol YOU.
A few members of one wedding party got so hammered before arriving in CC that they completely lost track of where their accommodations were in town. Then they inappropriately took it out on the poor taxi driver they'd hired. Note to those entitled young Brits: maybe next time not so much the alcohol YOU.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:22
Manager Jamie and staff do an excellent job of providing an upscale stay.
Manager Jamie and staff do an excellent job of providing an upscale stay.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:36
The restaurant is just excellent. The decor there includes a remarkable metal fish sculpture created by an adolescent crafter (get the irony? William Morris et al's history here) who buried the competition during a local eco-focused art competiton.
The restaurant is just excellent. The decor there includes a remarkable metal fish sculpture created by an adolescent crafter (get the irony? William Morris et al's history here) who buried the competition during a local eco-focused art competiton.
0 2023/07/25 12:49:49
One more lot of fotos to go: Ilmington, St. James church and the end.
One more lot of fotos to go: Ilmington, St. James church and the end.
0 2023/07/25 12:51:12
The meaning and symbolism in others were less clear to us. There was one that showed a bowl of cranberries, for instance. Nice to look at I suppose but what was the connection? Was the Queen a big fan of those red berries?
The meaning and symbolism in others were less clear to us. There was one that showed a bowl of cranberries, for instance. Nice to look at I suppose but what was the connection? Was the Queen a big fan of those red berries?
0 2023/07/26 21:25:47
If memory serves, my schoolmates and I sang 'God Save the Queen' every morning until the late sixties. *Time to start on our Amalfi coast TR--that was our most recent trip.
If memory serves, my schoolmates and I sang 'God Save the Queen' every morning until the late sixties. *Time to start on our Amalfi coast TR--that was our most recent trip.
0 2023/07/26 21:26:01
The two local primary schools got into the spirit.
The two local primary schools got into the spirit.
0 2023/07/26 21:26:25
There was a local competition within CC's shops and homes to see who could come up with the Best Window Display for the Jubilee. Some displays were ones that we could understand.
There was a local competition within CC's shops and homes to see who could come up with the Best Window Display for the Jubilee. Some displays were ones that we could understand.
0 2023/07/26 21:26:33
Mrs Drinkwater's florist shop display was the Winner. Shown here is her winning display Corgi, made entirely of flower petals. Her young daughter teamed with her mom to make the creation. The Drinkwaters are a family with a history of strong business presence in CC.
Mrs Drinkwater's florist shop display was the Winner. Shown here is her winning display Corgi, made entirely of flower petals. Her young daughter teamed with her mom to make the creation. The Drinkwaters are a family with a history of strong business presence in CC.
0 2023/07/26 21:26:52
Arf, he barks.
Arf, he barks.
0 2023/07/26 21:27:01
The passage of time...from the Blitz to the Bomb to the Beatles, from the IRA to Princess Di...
The passage of time...from the Blitz to the Bomb to the Beatles, from the IRA to Princess Di...
0 2023/07/26 21:27:19
"Phillip darling?" "Yes Liz?" "We got a call from that private school in Canada. It was about Edward. The Principal was claiming that there've been some...concerning issues." "Just enjoy the view, love. Bloody colonials."
"Phillip darling?" "Yes Liz?" "We got a call from that private school in Canada. It was about Edward. The Principal was claiming that there've been some...concerning issues." "Just enjoy the view, love. Bloody colonials."
0 2023/07/26 21:27:39
Just one of many items displayed in windows of private homes.
Just one of many items displayed in windows of private homes.
0 2023/07/26 21:28:03
Please come this way for our initial overview.
Please come this way for our initial overview.
0 2023/12/13 01:07:08
Tramonti is the main vinicultural area here, but Marisa Cuomo's winery is instead located in Furore.
Tramonti is the main vinicultural area here, but Marisa Cuomo's winery is instead located in Furore.
0 2023/12/13 01:07:37
Minori is a great base. It is less expensive than say Amalfi, Positano or Capri, and way less crowded during shoulder season. It also offers a real taste of genuine small town culture.
Minori is a great base. It is less expensive than say Amalfi, Positano or Capri, and way less crowded during shoulder season. It also offers a real taste of genuine small town culture.
0 2023/12/13 01:10:46
Few realize that Minori is a GREAT place to eat. It has a trio of excellent delis (for outstanding sandwiches), a dedicated pasta producer plus the well-known Sal de Riso. The latter is not just a pastry place--it is also a full-on restaurant with a good range of offerings. See also its gelato corner for vitamin 'G'.
Few realize that Minori is a GREAT place to eat. It has a trio of excellent delis (for outstanding sandwiches), a dedicated pasta producer plus the well-known Sal de Riso. The latter is not just a pastry place--it is also a full-on restaurant with a good range of offerings. See also its gelato corner for vitamin 'G'.
0 2023/12/13 01:13:19
Although most ceramics are made in Vietri, one sees examples all across the coast. Shown here, the town of Minori as depicted by a talented artist.
Although most ceramics are made in Vietri, one sees examples all across the coast. Shown here, the town of Minori as depicted by a talented artist.
0 2023/12/13 01:16:47
Our rental apartment (Le Zinefra) was that rare thing across the coast: a mid-range property with its own antique lift! That cut down on the number of steps coming and going. Owners Anna and Oscar Gambardella offer excellent value. Their description of '360 degree views' was accurate. Shown here through our rear-facing, floor-to-ceiling kitchen window, the town's church.
Our rental apartment (Le Zinefra) was that rare thing across the coast: a mid-range property with its own antique lift! That cut down on the number of steps coming and going. Owners Anna and Oscar Gambardella offer excellent value. Their description of '360 degree views' was accurate. Shown here through our rear-facing, floor-to-ceiling kitchen window, the town's church.
0 2023/12/13 01:18:55
This overview continues with a shot of sunrise anglers. Later in this TR, we'll focus on the local fishing culture, alive and well and a key reason to visit.
This overview continues with a shot of sunrise anglers. Later in this TR, we'll focus on the local fishing culture, alive and well and a key reason to visit.
0 2023/12/13 01:22:09
We'd liked to have spent more time in tiny Albori, up near Vietri.
We'd liked to have spent more time in tiny Albori, up near Vietri.
0 2023/12/13 01:25:12
Another example.
Another example.
0 2023/12/13 01:26:40
Our aforementioned rental had a big terrace. It can be seen to the far left in this shot, its black iron rail frame just visible in the distance, appearing as though jutting out from the top domed window. We were equidistant between Sal de Riso and his bro Alesandro's similar cafe, each about a 2 minute walk away.
Our aforementioned rental had a big terrace. It can be seen to the far left in this shot, its black iron rail frame just visible in the distance, appearing as though jutting out from the top domed window. We were equidistant between Sal de Riso and his bro Alesandro's similar cafe, each about a 2 minute walk away.
0 2023/12/13 01:27:44
There was good quality throughout.
There was good quality throughout.
0 2023/12/13 01:31:59
As for transportation in Minori, the SITA public buses run frequently both ways. Nearby Amalfi is the main bus and ferry hub. Taxis are easy to arrange.
As for transportation in Minori, the SITA public buses run frequently both ways. Nearby Amalfi is the main bus and ferry hub. Taxis are easy to arrange.
0 2023/12/13 01:32:36
Antonio Nuschese is a local taxi driver (39 335 52 43 689). He would've been the driver to meet us in Salerno after our train came down from Rome, but Air Canada canceled our original flight (don't get me started). We later bumped into Antonio a few times throughout our stay, including during the passegiata on lungomare California.
Antonio Nuschese is a local taxi driver (39 335 52 43 689). He would've been the driver to meet us in Salerno after our train came down from Rome, but Air Canada canceled our original flight (don't get me started). We later bumped into Antonio a few times throughout our stay, including during the passegiata on lungomare California.
0 2023/12/13 01:35:17
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