Tuesday, 1 March 2016

Island in the Sun

An archipelago of seven islands sitting in the Mediterranean Sea,  three of which are inhabited. However, between them they have 365 churches - that's one for each day of the year. Staying on the largest island inhabited since 5200 BC. Occupied and ruled in turn by Phoenicians, Romans, Moors, Normans, Sicilians, Spanish, Order of St. John, French and finally the British.
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I am hoping to see these two paintings - they are by one of Italy's greatest Baroque High Renaissance painters - a favourite artist of my youngest son.
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23 comments:

  1. Margaret D1 March 2016 at 08:35

    Enjoy your time away...

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  2. Gina1 March 2016 at 12:59

    Dear Rosemary, Love your charming postcard. Looking forward to the next instalment.

    Looks like Caravaggio is following you. The chopping off of heads seems to be a re-occurring theme.

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  3. Giga1 March 2016 at 13:12

    Explore, rest and have fun. :)

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  4. Debra She Who Seeks1 March 2016 at 14:02

    Have fun in the sun! Looking forward to your holiday photos!

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  5. Wendy1 March 2016 at 14:30

    Have a lovely holiday. It sounds as though it'll be a fascinating trip.

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  6. DIMI1 March 2016 at 19:25

    Enjoy dear Rosemary!Have fun!
    I'm in the Netherlands again!!
    Happy March!
    Dimi...

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  7. Down by the sea1 March 2016 at 19:44

    Have a wonderful time! Sarah x

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  8. Susan1 March 2016 at 21:05

    I'm guessing you are in Malta. Have a lovely soul enriching time.

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  9. Patricia1 March 2016 at 21:48

    What fun, how exciting Rosemary. That looks like Caravaggio, wonderful pictures. I was awestruck by his paintings which I saw in Rome. 365 churches is incredible, and I can't wait to hear where you have been.

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  10. Lowcarb team member1 March 2016 at 22:20

    Have a wonderful time ...

    All the best Jan

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  11. elaine 1 March 2016 at 22:34

    Off on your travels again - you certainly have wanderlust. Enjoy.

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  12. Pondside1 March 2016 at 23:42

    Enjoy your travels - and especially, enjoy the sunshine!

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  13. Britta2 March 2016 at 08:04

    Have a lovely time, Rosemary, and enjoy!

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  14. BacktoBodrum2 March 2016 at 16:15

    Hope the sun is shining

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  15. Madelief2 March 2016 at 18:36

    Have a lovely time Rosemary!

    Madelief x

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  16. Jane3 March 2016 at 08:26

    The light in these paintings is striking ! Wishing you a wonderful time in the 'Isole Eolie ' !

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  17. Louise Houghton3 March 2016 at 09:41

    My parents lived in Malta for a few years. Caravaggio's The Heading of John the Baptist is such an impressive painting. So big, so dark but amazing. Enjoy!

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  18. Janey and Co.3 March 2016 at 12:07

    Looking forward to your photos. Enjoy!

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  19. orvokki4 March 2016 at 06:23

    Have a happy vacation.
    These photos are lovely.

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  20. Kathy4 March 2016 at 15:49

    Enjoy Malta in the spring. I look forward to the photos from your holiday.

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  21. helen tilston4 March 2016 at 23:33

    Hello Rosemary,

    Wishing you a great trip. I will look forward to your adventures and discoveries. Helen xx

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  22. Bea Cupcake6 March 2016 at 15:28

    Hi Rosemary,
    Can't wait to see the photos of Malta!
    Bea Cupcake

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  23. Michael28 March 2016 at 23:56

    And you did indeed! :)

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