Wonderful Cuba - Intoxicating Havana

Well, as promised I`m now back and ready to post my visit to Cuba - well, Havana to be precise. This place is a photographers dream - architecture, 1950`s cars, revolutionary history, faded decadence, very, very interesting people. but....catch it before it changes - politics are being relaxed, commerce is being more widely adopted, Raul Castro is talking about many changes - some of course for the better but some will inevitably mean the loss of it`s unique charm and attraction - so....take my advice and get yourself over there in the next 4 - 5 years

Hello!!

I know it`s been quiet, but I`ve been on my travels - more to follow shortly starting with CUBA!!!

Hidden Gems

Spent a delightful day at a good friends Quarry last week -
There is beauty in age! - Take a look.........

Viva l`Italia!

Just back for 4 days in Venice - whatever the weather (and it was a little poor) - cosi cosi! you cannot help but become enchanted by the atmosphere of this wonderfully unique City!

Stayed in the majestic Ca`Sagrado - a 15th Century house with wonderfull Venetian style and class
http://www.casagredohotel.com/

Ate in some great restuarants:

 

"La Riviera  " alle zattere

http://www.alpesador.it/#/RISTORANTE-RIVIERA-03-00/

Da Gigio 

http://www.vinidagigio.com/index_eng.html

L'Anice Stellato

http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/italy/venice/review-133738.html

Osteria da Fiore   ( exp) 

http://www.dafiore.net/en/

Harris Dolci  exp

http://www.cipriani.com/locations/venice/restaurants/harrys-dolci.php

If you haven`t yet been to Venice yet - get youself there - it really doesn`t matter where you stay - its the experience of being in the streets, lanes, quiet corners, churches, buildings, bars and restuarants that is the attraction - day or night!

Check out these two films to get you in the mood........

Don`t Look Now......spooky!!!

The Tourist......modern day fun!!!!

A few pics below to whet your appetite......

What a weekend!!

Just got back from this years Goodwood Revival - the most authentic classic motoring and aeronautical show in the world. Three days of perfection, cars, aircraft, people, and sheer nostalgic indulgence!!

If you have never been then get yourself there in 2013 - you will become captivated, seduced and ultimately addicted!!!!

A few images below to entice you...................

Airmen salute the mighty B17 Flying Fortress

On Sunday I was priviledged to take part in a memorial dedication service marking the 70th Anniversary of the arrival of the first American  Airmen to be based in the UK in 1942 and to also honour all of the wartime personnel who were based at Knettishall airfield - Over 600 of them sacrificing their lives whilst operating from this Suffolk Airfield.

The whole event was organised by the members of the 338th Memorial Committee. 

Pictured, are Airmen Airmen in period military clothing saluting the B17 as she flew past. Ma\ny thanks to Clive Stevens, US Air Force histoian for the use of his photographs  

Superb Sculpture

Local sculptor Philip Jackson has been exhibiting some of his work at Chichester Cathedral. Set in the quad the exhibition illustrates some of his iconic works - The figures are twice life size and conjur up some wonderful images. If you get a chance to see them then do - open until end of August 2012