Stopped off in Liverpool on the way home from Wales…a quick pit stop outside the childhood homes of two of Liverpools’ most famous sons – John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Sobering to read the dates on the blue plaque on the home of John Lennon (1940 – 1980) and think about the tragic end that would befall the young man who would have spent many happy times in this house…
A few days away discovering North Wales (walking boots at the ready due to heavy rain for the most part!)…spent an interesting afternoon at Portmeirion – a village built by Sir Clough William Ellis, supposedly based on Portofino in Italy, and best known as the location for the British TV drama ‘The Prisoner’ starring Patrick McGoohan. Strangely it does seem very Mediterranean in feel and slightly surreal considering it’s in Wales!…
In Wells, Somerset, as summer finally arrives in the UK… following the Swan trail (individual hand painted swans dotted around the town – to commemorated the Jubillee year and raise money for local charities)… Clotted cream tea overlooking the Cathedral green – the diet starts here! xx
Started to snow very heavily, as I walked around the Cathedral Green. Decided to shelter inside the Cathedral itself – the choir singing by candlelight – beautiful!
Love
Julienne xx
Lying in bed listening to one of my favourite musicians – Levon Minassian, a French born Armenian Doudouk (duduk) player. I first came across his music when he collaborated with Peter Gabriel a few years back and have loved his music and the incredibly moving sound of the doudouk ever since. This is one of my favourite tracks from the album ‘Songs from a World Apart’… perfect to listen to in a quiet moment or as I am, in bed in the dark! xx
At Cafe Grande in Edinburgh… came to see a guitarist I used to work with play here tonight. Unfortunately there was no sign of him when I turned up – I later found out from his gigging partner that he had been taken ill and was in hospital!
Nice to meet you Kenny – enjoyed the gig. Get well soon Rab!
Julienne xx
In Edinburgh at the studio working with Stuart and Gordon for a couple of days…good to be back with the guys again – always fun!
Recorded a couple of tracks I’d written with Stuart, who added some clarinet and whistle parts in there – a talented guy!
Julienne xx
Arrived in Edinburgh last night, after a nine hour drive… not quite a personal best this time. It appears to be monsoon season here – never known it rain so hard… xx
A chilled out few hours in ‘hippy trippy’ Glastonbury. A 500+ ft climb up the Tor-rising up from the Isle of Avalon, then a relaxing drink in the pretty courtyard garden of ‘The Blue Note Cafe… xx
‘Here comes the rain again’… sheltering from yet another downpour – the great British Summer at it’s best! Hope things will be brighter when I get to Edinburgh at the end of next week…
Julienne x