A Five Things Friday post that somehow turned into Six Things Saturday. And since readers have been curious about my time at a Sketching Workshop in the Sicilian countryside. . . I give you Six Sicilian Things this Saturday. . . A little weekend diversion. Hope you enjoy!
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Anthony Doerr’s Cloud Cuckoo Land would have to be my Most Highly Recommended book from my March reading, but there are several other titles I think some of you would enjoy as well. Two mystery novels, two engaging and entertaining literary novels, and a memoir of a walk through Italy’s history. Read on. . .
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Most of our walking this trip has been on concrete or asphalt, surrounded by all the sights and sounds of a busy city. But last weekend we were treated to a day trip. . . a satisfying and fascinating walk along an old Etruscan pathway, through woods and fields, along a burbling stream, on a carpet of forest duff decorated with cyclamen and mushrooms. . . . And, as usual, I may have taken too many photos. . .
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As I begin planning here for our first long-distance trip since 2019, I’m staying grounded by reminding myself of what there is to be seen in my own neighbourhood. As fervently as I hope that all will go well with our upcoming travel plans, I’m also aware of how vulnerable those plans are in the current context, so it seems wise to continue paying attention to the good and the beautiful and the interesting that surrounds us.
And much of that, here in Vancouver, can be found in the murals added to the landscape each year through the Vancouver Mural Festival. Before I switch my focus to far-off cities, I thought we could walk together to see the murals added to my neighbourhood.
Back in June (I know!) I shared some of the titles I’d read during my three weeks’ travel, and I promised to share the rest later. Well, this is definitely later. . . . And…
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