Janet Simmonds
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Janet Simmonds
@janetmary.bsky.social
Traveller, tour guide, thinker, writer.
Passionate about the journey
Venice, Istanbul, Palermo, Trieste
History of travel - grand tourists
Blog: www.educated-traveller.com
Specialist travel: www.grand-tourist.com
I think ‘Orwellian’ often means improbable or unlikely in which case its usage in today’s political landscape can be both appropriate and apposite.
December 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Wonderful x
December 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
In Verona Festa di Santa Lucia is celebrated w/ a street market in Piazza Bra - the tradition harks back to medieval times when a nasty, contagious disease was affecting local children and damaging their sight - Santa Lucia was invoked as the saint of sight and vision! share.google/6MZUfmPHADxB...
Antica Fiera di Santa Lucia
La città di Verona rinnova l’annuale appuntamento con i festeggiamenti di Santa Lucia, la santa siciliana che, secondo tradizione, nella notte tra il 12 e il
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December 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM
There’s a constant dispute between Siracusa and Venezia over who has got which bits of her remains!!!
December 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Reposted by Janet Simmonds
I just learned yesterday that it's a big deal in Verona, which has a massive festive market.

St Lucia's body periodically goes on tour to Siracusa for the season.
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Thank you - on it
December 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I have a question for you Marco - Cat Bauer suggested i ask….
CN Traveler want to use a photo of mine (and i suspect words too) what is the protocol?
December 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I appreciate the reply Phil!
December 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
You should. The writing is so gentle and yet insightful. A joy.
December 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I actually didn’t see The Guardian article - I’ve been having a Agatha Christie and Daphne phase for a while now!
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Prelibato!
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM