Category Archives: twiku

A word getting lost in the mists of time – I was fascinated to learn the shape of the Trafficator arm is closely based upon the shape of the semaphore signal arm used by the Royal Bavarian Railway beginning in … Continue reading →

Or are you just glad to see me? We have named our home Villa Roquette because I could get the Internet names for http://www.villaroquette.com and similar ones like www.villarocket.com etc etc – I also like it in my salads and … Continue reading →

There has been some bad press about the quality of drinking water in France recently – my experience is that the water from the tap has been clear, cool and clean – but don’t just take my word for it … Continue reading →

On my trip to Cannes last week we found by accident the remains of the funicular railway built in 1925. It seems it was not commercially successful and has closed, it is now in ruins and a recent fire has … Continue reading →

Less dramatic, but rather more comforting, the apartment in the prison-fort where I am staying on the island is next to the 17th century chapel and, until recently, was the home for the priest. It is not the cell of … Continue reading →

It is a sad fact that the Internet is plagued by people who derive pleasure from destroying the work of others. I have had my websites attacked and destroyed several times since I started online in 1997 and it has … Continue reading →

It is over 20 years since I worked professionally as a photographer. I worked in most formats, from minuture (35mm) for reportage, to some work on a twenty inch plate camera. Most of my work was in medium format, (6 … Continue reading →

The island is only connected by a ferry during the day – I don’t know all the times yet, but the last ferry leaves for the mainland about 5:30 this afternoon, it is a proteced place and there is no … Continue reading →

The 1960s televion series “The Prisoner” was set in “The Village” – in fact Portmerion – but in the episode “Many Happy Returns” the main characted is seen being parachuted back onto an island. Today I am on an island … Continue reading →

Who said “Life should be easy” – no one I know and anyone who did is stupid the whole purpose abour life is that – ummm- it is about life. I write about living in France and get mail asking … Continue reading →