European Investment Bank: Drachma Clause, British Law

Kathimerini reports

Greeks need to decide whether to stay in the Eurozone (article in Greek)

Edward Lear, Majorca Limerick

My own memories of  walking and camping in Majorca.

Before the Blues- Irish Melodies- the Bermuda link

These links may come as a surprise from a blues-oriented site; first, a 1911 recording of  the setting of Thomas Moore's  poem "Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms," as interpreted by the Irish tenor John McCormack.

Sir Thomas Moore, a close friend of Lord Byron, spent some time in Bermuda (1804).

"Believe me if all those endearing young charms": this lovely song was one of the first my brother ever learnt to play on the guitar.

See also "The Last Rose of Summer"

Now, a 1911 recording of "The Last Rose of Summer" by Italian soprano Luisa Tetrazzini.

Amazing recordings, over a century old.

Dorchester, Brewery Square Redevelopment

Councillors approve next stage of redevelopment (BBC) in Dorchester.

Vikos Gorge in the Spring

I'm looking forward to being there soon!

My glitsa will be waiting to take me for a walk down the gorge.

This article in Kathimerini made me all the more anxious to get there.

There can be few more beautiful or peaceful places in the world.

Hiking the gorge

I don't think I'll even be aware of the Greek elections.

Dream on.

Dorset Voices, World Book Night, Bournemouth, 23 April

See article in the Bournemouth Daily Echo, 18 April.

Dorset Voices to be launched on World Book Night, 23 April.

See also Gail Aldwin's blog

And Maddie Grigg's blog

Frederick Rea Alexander, one of the youngest contributors, has put his two poems online.

Roving Press offer (online orders)