Bardolino. Famous for its wines and olive oil. Yesterday it should have been famous for its beautiful surreal light too as we looked out on to the lake, completely reminding me of the Scandinavian light we took for granted in our previous temporary homeland once upon a time. I miss that light, and […]
Archives for October 2014
BMW World
I like to think I am organised in terms of photography when anticipating a visit to any architecturally interesting place. It turns out that I am not though, and my camera battery enjoyed a day charging away at home (sorry planet!) when it should have obviously been elsewhere. However, all was not lost, and hence […]
Sunday Photo – Pumpkins
Apple & Ginger Strudel
I didn’t pick my moment well when I asked Hotel Falkenstein for their Apple Strudel recipe. It was a warm sunny lunchtime, and the restaurant was packed with guests on their last open day of the year. As they were rushed off their feet, I didn’t want to ask a second time. Maybe it’s […]
The Quiet Hotel – Wolfgangsee
There must be few places left in the world as beautifully peaceful and quiet as Hotel Falkenstein on the far banks of the Wolfgangsee in Austria. This hotel is such a well kept secret that I am not going to make myself popular with certain family members for letting you in on it! Not only […]