Marienkirche

Marienkirche

Today we are visiting Marienkirche (St Mary’s Church), located in Rostock, a city in northern Germany. After a walk through the town square we come across this charming church and enter into the dazzling interior, the whitewashed wall reflecting the light of the bright day outside.… Read the rest

Messina

Sweeping views of Messina

Messina.  Another glorious day, another glorious port.  After feeling that I missed out in Valetta yesterday, I am well equipped for today and have a trail planned out.  This pivots around being in the city’s main square at midday to see the clock chime 12pm and the mechanical performance that enshews.… Read the rest

Versailles

Versailles, Treasures from the Palace, a wonderful exhibition at the the National Gallery of Australia (NGA).  I’m in the Christmas lull – coming down from all the excitement and expectations, frantic present and grocery shopping, planning, packing, traveling and the glorious high of a family Christmas Eve, Santa’s visit and too much Christmas Day lunch. … Read the rest

The Cloisters

The Cloisters

Of the numerous museums and galleries that I have visited, the Cloisters is one of my all time favorites. Both the art and the building itself are magnificent. I have been fascinated by medieval art and history for a long time but there’s something really special about standing in the middle of something so tangible from this period in history.… Read the rest