I had a precious visit to the studio of Alison Ryde today. It was lovely to talk technique, paper weight, framing costs and paint labels. Alison’s home studio. One room for storing her work. Alison was so sharing with her knowledge of her art. Alison uses watercolour with intense colour in bold graphic design andContinue reading "Art in Montefalco"

After our morning coffee and cornet we drove to Carapace a beautiful architectural building which houses the cellars of Tenuta Castlebuono (Ferrari family). Didn’t do a wine tasting but enjoyed the stunning interior. The grounds of the winery had stunning sculptures. This one by local artist, Alison Ryde. Alison’s sculpture. This stunning sculpture can beContinue reading "Montefalco at Leisure"

This place is gorgeous. Typical Italian breakfast in the piazza, cornet and coffee. Breakfast venue. We walked down to the walls of the old town and looked across the Umbrian landscape. Looking out towards Trevi. We went to the Museum of Montefalco and saw paintings painted by local artists in the 13th and 14th century.Continue reading "Magnificent Montefalco"

Said goodbye to cousin Margaret and Simon and headed for Amsterdam. The idea was to connect with our plane to Rome where we were staying the night. Unfortunately the plane was delayed and we missed the plane so had to stay in Amsterdam. Then we got to Rome this morning and missed the train toContinue reading "Plane trip to Amsterdam"

Another day on the road this time to Edinburgh . The Firth of Forth rail bridge Me near the Firth of Forth bridge. Sleepy little village of East Queensferry on the way to Edinburgh. The local childcare children were playing at the community garden. Mural on the wall of the community garden at East Queensferry.Continue reading "Edinburgh"

Farewell Skye we had a great time. Took the ferry across back to Scotland. Malliag in Scotland and our car Ferry. Many miles later we arrived at our accommodation for the night at Pitlochry. “Why there?” I hear you ask!! Well, cousin Margaret’s husband, Simon’s father had two seasons acting at the Pitlochry Theatre backContinue reading "Off to Pitlochry"

You know that amazing view I showed you from the other morning when I opened the curtains. Well this was this morning! This stayed down until midday So we went for a drive to the Fairy Pools. A beautiful walk with hundreds of others up to the pools. There were even wild swimmers in theContinue reading "Last day on Skye"

It’s Sunday so a slow start to the day. Sat at the window and painted those colourful houses again. Portree harbour Went for a drive to find a distillery. The Talisker distillery in the Loch of Harport. The tours were booked out so Margaret had a wee dram, then we went up the road toContinue reading "Rainy day on Skye"

I woke at some early hour and pulled the curtain and this is what I saw!! Stunning view from our accommodation. The coloured houses looked great further on in the day. Portree. Quick little watercolour of the houses. Didn’t have quite the right colours in my little w.c. Box. We went for a bit ofContinue reading "Skye"

We had to get in a boat and go look for Nessie. Didn’t find her but came to this amazing place Urquart castle ruins. 9.30 in the morning and all these people already walking around the ruins. What is left is apparently only 15% of the original castle. Back in Fort Augustus for lunch andContinue reading "Off to Skye"