I love this! Thank you for sharing all these hidden gems! It made me think about the act of noticing and how that is one of writing's gifts, I feel - how that draws us to overlooked (and often downright strange!) places. The Frank Gehry Disney Concert Hall is gorgeous, very "him". It reminded me of his Guggenheim in Bilbao and also a gorgeous hotel he built in La Rioja. Thank you for letting me travel with you once again!
I see that history has made it onto the scene in this post :). I very much enjoyed the stories of what you found wandering through little unknown museums. Luckily, Fabio also likes to explore local and regional museums so we do it whenever we can. My appreciation for doing spontaneous travel sidetrips like that comes from parents. On road trips, the driver, usually my father, would always pull over at what he called a "hysterical" marker. Checking out the local history always unveiled interesting surprises.
I agree with Jayne's comment about how writing helps you notice places and opportunities even more. It keeps one with a wide-eyed curiosity.
I almost made this post a tribute to YOU, since you are largely responsible for my paying attention to history. I still get distracted by shiny bright things, but you have helped me see the fascination in hidden, slightly dusty stories too. Fabio is wonderful on many levels so I am not surprised and am delighted he shares your interest in local museums like you. Hysterical history! How great! 😊 Thanks for your comments!
This was a fun read, and it reminded me of Bill Bryson's book, "In a Sunburned Country," where he stumbles into various tiny, random museums literally in the middle of nowhere of Australia and his conclusion upon leaving is always that he was "very glad" he had done so. The Island of Wight sounds just incredibly charming.
Thanks Lisa! I do feel as if I am late to the party on discovering these small local sources of social history. I’ll have to check out that Bryson book! Thanks for mentioning his writing; always a good laugh with him. And yes, there is much to enjoy on the Island! 🏝️
I love this! Thank you for sharing all these hidden gems! It made me think about the act of noticing and how that is one of writing's gifts, I feel - how that draws us to overlooked (and often downright strange!) places. The Frank Gehry Disney Concert Hall is gorgeous, very "him". It reminded me of his Guggenheim in Bilbao and also a gorgeous hotel he built in La Rioja. Thank you for letting me travel with you once again!
You always have such kind comments Jayne, thank you. I would love to see more Gehry buildings - they are so sensual and fluid. And their light!
Agree about the act of noticing. It’s a special trait that can make every day new and interesting - if and when we pay attention! ❤️
Exactly - it can make every day into an adventure. Thank you for this wonderful reminder ❤️
I see that history has made it onto the scene in this post :). I very much enjoyed the stories of what you found wandering through little unknown museums. Luckily, Fabio also likes to explore local and regional museums so we do it whenever we can. My appreciation for doing spontaneous travel sidetrips like that comes from parents. On road trips, the driver, usually my father, would always pull over at what he called a "hysterical" marker. Checking out the local history always unveiled interesting surprises.
I agree with Jayne's comment about how writing helps you notice places and opportunities even more. It keeps one with a wide-eyed curiosity.
I almost made this post a tribute to YOU, since you are largely responsible for my paying attention to history. I still get distracted by shiny bright things, but you have helped me see the fascination in hidden, slightly dusty stories too. Fabio is wonderful on many levels so I am not surprised and am delighted he shares your interest in local museums like you. Hysterical history! How great! 😊 Thanks for your comments!
This was a fun read, and it reminded me of Bill Bryson's book, "In a Sunburned Country," where he stumbles into various tiny, random museums literally in the middle of nowhere of Australia and his conclusion upon leaving is always that he was "very glad" he had done so. The Island of Wight sounds just incredibly charming.
Thanks Lisa! I do feel as if I am late to the party on discovering these small local sources of social history. I’ll have to check out that Bryson book! Thanks for mentioning his writing; always a good laugh with him. And yes, there is much to enjoy on the Island! 🏝️