I see that Mick Wallace and Clare Daly have voted against a European Parliament resolution condemning the escalation of Russia’s violent actions in Ukraine. It is hard to believe that they are not simply being consistent in opposing the widely accepted, orthodox viewpoint and are simply doing what they have done for years-that is, seeking… Continue reading Hypocrisy and Mick Wallace are bedfellows for years
Author: Terry Gorry
ESRI report says house prices are overvalued by 7%
The ESRI, in a report just published, have claimed that house prices are overvalued by 7%. However, it goes on to say that it is too early to say if prices will fall or correct or not. That, I find surprising. For if prices are too high and property is overvalued surely buyers will cause… Continue reading ESRI report says house prices are overvalued by 7%
Struggling with ‘The Magic Mountain’, looking forward to a page turning story
I am struggling towards the end of ‘The Magic Mountain’ by Thomas Mann. I am a huge fan of Mann’s writing, his use of words, his powerfully evocative descriptions, his intellect and treatment of various arguments and schools of philosophy in this book. But I am worn down now with only a few hours left.… Continue reading Struggling with ‘The Magic Mountain’, looking forward to a page turning story
Maintaining the daily writing habit in Sorrento
Back in February, I think, I made a promise to myself to show up here every day and write a blog post. It could be a short one, a long one, and about anything and everything under the sun. But I would write something. And I am proud to say, have stuck with it. It… Continue reading Maintaining the daily writing habit in Sorrento
My vlog strategy fantasy
I am toying with the idea of making more vlog type videos. These would be little pieces of video content out of my ordinary day, a look into my daily life. The idea is to try to grow my YouTube channel to a much bigger number of subscribers by broadening the number of persons who… Continue reading My vlog strategy fantasy
Passport control, Dublin airport, 2 am Sunday morning
It was 2 in the morning when we approached passport control in Dublin airport after flhing in from Napoli airport. The two passport control workers were smiling at the new and old arrivals in Ireland. I was proud that this was the first experience of the Irish welcome the Italian couple in front of us… Continue reading Passport control, Dublin airport, 2 am Sunday morning
Going up in the Monte Solaro chairlift
I went up to the top of Monte Solaro, the highest point on the island of Capri, Italy, yesterday in a chairlift. And it was tremendous fun and afforded some fabulous views down onto the island of Capri. The journey up and down only took 12 minutes each each and cost €12 for the round… Continue reading Going up in the Monte Solaro chairlift
The Isle of Capri
We visited the Isle of Capri yesterday. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes by ferry from the Marina in Sorrento. Capri is a beautiful place and walking around the small streets, repleted with the shops of top end brands and designer labels, remind you how strongly reliant this place is on tourism. You have to assume… Continue reading The Isle of Capri
Positano, Amalfi and the Amalfi Coast
We visited the towns of Amalfi and Positano on the Amalfi Coast yesterday. These are unique, pretty towns/villages which are almost carved out of the limestone cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. Extremely popular destinations in high season and accessed by a road that was built at a time that never envisaged the traffic it now… Continue reading Positano, Amalfi and the Amalfi Coast
Street photography in Sorrento
The weather at the beginning of our holiday in Sorrento has been appalling. Unceasing, relentless, torrential rain. But I decided to try to make the best of it by trying to do some street photography in the rainy streets of Sorrento. And I was quite happy with the results, given it was my first attempt.… Continue reading Street photography in Sorrento