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In some ways similar to the Great Ocean Road although not as spectacular or rugged. Basically keeping to the “main” road – again sharing with cars, so never entirely relaxed but my fluorescent jacket and rearview mirror, act as the religious equivalent of worry beads. I have decided that riding in the middle of the
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Another wonderful cycle route, it’s 12.30 and the sun is struggling to peek through the clouds. It is so much more enjoyable on a bike if the weather is likewise. I am seriously contemplating stripping off a layer of clothes. I am sitting at the Ardgroom (name of village) local store on the shoreline they
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Same old story, lost within the first 2km! Then lost again crossing a golf course. Indeed at one stage I was pushing my bike, on foot, through the most daunting mud bog in all of Christendom! Ireland is, I now state categorically, permanently “moist”. Grey, misty drizzle today constant and so not really enjoyable on
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This was a delightful and unique day for cycling and sights! There are 3 major fresh water lakes. These are called Lochs in Irish, obviously same name as Scotland! There are dedicated walking and cycling tracks, the park is so huge that roads ( of the motor car type) pass through it as well again
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To Kilkarney Sitting on the beach front at the village of Inch which bears a remarkable resemblance to Middleton Beach in South Australia other than one obvious difference – its overcast, in fact misty with slight rain, which being Ireland, will pass in 30 minutes or my name is not Graham Norton! As it states
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The train to Stockholm airport (electric) is travelling at 210 Km/hr! Free WI – lots of Mac book Air around me! I am constantly fascinated by airports and central train stations. It’s a complex reaction – the size, the human factor, the technology of flight and at train stations a sense also of modern technology
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Pedantic animal that I am, I should correct my description of the soprano in the role of Rosina in my last blog. I wrote: “The singing and action is up there too! A wonderful lyric tenor and a bel canto soprano, belting it out!” The correct singing style was “coloratura” not bel canto! Indeed both
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The Barber of Seville – Rossini Royal Swedish Opera One of the most memorable nights at the Opera I have had! A grand performing space and a brilliant production. It has been the ultimate in ensemble work although the one aspect that has shone for me has been the orchestra. I at times, will close
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I am at the docks waiting to embark upon the Cinderalla II – I could not have asked for a better day. The sky is cloudless, slight chill to the breeze, bright sun. It would not be Sweden if there was not a underlying chill factor? I am heading for the island of Sandhamn. You
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