Monthly Archives: May 2016

Feminists Have Lost their Way

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Myra Robinson

Funny how the girlie magazines are making such a fuss about high heels at the moment, with the sacking of a receptionist at PWC for wearing ‘flats’, and bare-footed film stars on the red carpet at Cannes, whilst the much … Continue reading →

Posted in Great Thoughts | Tagged , | Comments Off on Feminists Have Lost their Way

Putting the Canal Museum on the Tourist Map

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Myra Robinson

The Museum of Inland Navigation in Battaglia Terme is going from strength to strength, and deservedly so. The collection is unique, and beautifully displayed. A couple of months ago, they developed an audio guide, and asked me if I’d do … Continue reading →

Posted in Canal Museum, Italy | Comments Off on Putting the Canal Museum on the Tourist Map

Diary of a non event

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Myra Robinson

I was half hoping that the Canale Fiorito Festival might be better organised this year, given that I had actually been allocated a space (number 23). Typically though, when I went the previous evening to see where it was, (a … Continue reading →

Posted in Italy | Tagged , | Comments Off on Diary of a non event