So today we say goodbye to Silves … until next year when we are quite likely to return, all being well. Preferably without such a heatwave!
Here’s a link to an article about the caves at Altamira in Spain, with its fabulous cave paintings. For decades the caves have been closed to the public because their exposure to the air and to the car on dioxide people breathe out caused the paintings to deteriorate. Pablo Picasso is said to have visited, or at least looked at some photos, and the quote attributed to him is possibly apocryphal, but an appraisal for the ages nonetheless: “After Altamira, all is decadence.”
We have a print of Picasso’s lithograph “Taureaux’ in our house. His bulls bear a strong resemblance to those in the Altamira caves.
For the first time in ages, here is a Michael Rosen “Dear Mogg” post.
“Dear Mogg
I see Blair has written an essay. I should have thought of doing this, as I am the true descendant of Cicero, Seneca, Purina, Bonio and Paxo. My essay of today would range from Ukraine to cricket, as Sinatra sang, 'I can see clearly now'.
Brillo pad in playtex
Boris”
That’s all for today. We are going into town for a light lunch and then a taxi will take us to the airport. I think we are due for a rainy return to Manchester. Somit goes.
Life goes on. Stay safe and well, everyone!
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