The bar at the Basketweavers Arms in Brighton. There's something almost magical about a really good pub. When I say "really good", I don't mean the ones with fancy cuisine (top rated in the latest pub food guides) or a vast range of beer, wine and spirits. "Crap pubs" my younger sister Nancy calls many … Continue reading Wonder and Mystery in a Great English Pub
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Travel To a New Place: What I Learned About Life and Politics at the Alhambra
A view of the Alhambra in Grenada, Spain. Gazing up in wonder at the mighty Alhambra, I knew that coming here, even for just a few days, was a good move as well as a excellent photo op. Travel is food for the soul, and wandering through alleyways and ancient buildings in Spain's Andalusia has … Continue reading Travel To a New Place: What I Learned About Life and Politics at the Alhambra
Pope Francis: Truly Radical
London - There 's nothing quite like travel to change my mind. One of the joys of being over here in England is to read the British press (there are at least 9 daily national newspapers) and listen to the BBC. The art of conversation is highly prized and a crucial part of a rich … Continue reading Pope Francis: Truly Radical
Here Hear! 