Tag: Venice

Santa Croce

It’s just across the bridge; but it’s another world. The bridge in question is the Rialto, which spans the Grand Canal – the central waterway of Venice, so it’s not your everyday transition. On the St Mark’s Square side is Venice at its most popular – and busy. On this side, you can walk till you come to a dead end… or get lost, … Read More Santa Croce

Symmetry

From the fashion streets of Venice To the Lakeland waters And glories of former times The mind finds hidden symmetries Captured by the eyes But unseen till needed. ——————- ©Stephen Tanham 2024 All photos taken and processed on an iPhone 12 ProMax or created using NightCafe Studio AI. Stephen Tanham is a writer-photographer and mystical teacher. He is the founding Director of the Silent … Read More Symmetry

An Older Venice

Venice is, by definition, old. But much of the area near to St Mark’s Square is given over to modern tourism. A fifteen minute stroll through the crowds will bring you to the Rialto Bridge. Where hundreds of people are taking photographs of the Grand Canal, which divides the central island in two. Once across, and through the nearby markets, you can take just … Read More An Older Venice

An Italian Adventure

We’ve always loved Italy… Some of the friendliest people we’ve ever met, beautiful food and a general willingness to help you, when you’re staring at that upside-down map. So we’re off to Italy for a walking and touring break. But not by car. We’re letting the Italian trains take the strain. We have to get to Italy, first, so that will involve a plane … Read More An Italian Adventure