Monthly Archives: August 2023

Portugal

Posted on August 20, 2023 by scatterbrook

A week in the sun. Fled the wet and dismal Birmingham along with several plane loads of Brits, heading for the Algarve. Took possession of Casa Serena along the coast from Faro. They have not had rain here for over … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare, coffee and the Titanic

Posted on August 16, 2023 by scatterbrook

Busy day in Birmingham. An hour on a long boat around the canal system followed by a visit to the library. In 1864 the Birmingham Shakespeare club started a collection to mark the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth. It was … Continue reading →

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Skagen – Banksy – Visby

Posted on August 8, 2023 by scatterbrook

Such a long history of engagement with the sea and fish in Skagen.The coastal Museum of Skagen documents life on land and sea from the time the fishermen used boats rowed by 4 or 6 men. Marine rescue is described … Continue reading →

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Estonia and Skagen

Posted on August 6, 2023 by scatterbrook

Little Tallinn, the capital of little Estonia. From ages past Estonia had no kings of its own, but had elders who managed affairs of state. The kingdom of Denmark held the grand Duchy of Estonia from 1219 to 1346. After … Continue reading →

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