It was hot - well over 30c - when the Arta Line catamaran from Split docked at Hvar (the trip takes exactly an hour). The Pjaca, or Trg, one of the largest squares in Croatia, is surrounded by fine Venetian buildings and the Cathedral of Saint Stephen. There were plenty of souvenir shops and restaurants but…
The Editor of Herne Hill magazine asked me to write a poem about Herne Hill. No sooner said than done. In Herne Hill's embrace, a vibrant scene,Where streets unfold with charm serene.South London's gem, where stories bloom,A tapestry woven with history's loom. A gentle slope, where nature's grace,Paints parks and paths in verdant embrace.Herne Hill's…
Have you given up looking for reasons to be cheerful? Understandable. Nine months after the first lockdown, coronavirus infection rates are higher than ever. There are over 32,000 people with Covid-19 in UK hospitals. More than 83,000 have died. There have been over three million cases. With many more to come for sure. But now…
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