3 Random Photos

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Henri Cartier-Bresson in Abruzzo

A few years ago, I was given a present of Henri Cartier-Bresson: Europeans, a collection of photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908 – 2004). I was new to photography and having access to a collection of images by such a highly regarded photographer was fascinating. I’d be surprised if anyone who has a copy of this [...]

L’appetito vien mangiando (Appetite comes with eating)

I can’t wait any longer. I’ve done everything I can, but I‘ve had no response. However, I have a plan B! 

So what was plan A?

Well I have a copy of Food and Memories of Abruzzo: Italy’s Pastoral Land by Anna Teresa Callen My idea was to publicise the book, which I think is [...]

Skiing in Abruzzo

On the desk beside me is The Guide to Cross-Country Skiing, published by Abruzzo Promozione Turismo Regionale. It’s written by Stefano Ardito who appears to have written many books on mountaineering (assuming it is the same Stefano Ardito).

Confession time: I know very little about skiing. OK, I know what it is, and I remember [...]