Monthly Archives: July 2017

Pool News

Posted on July 23, 2017 by cathyharnett

Today all the main fires visible from the marina had stopped smouldering, though the planes were still heading off behind Vesuvius with their payloads of salt water. John had checked the weather forecast and a front was due to come … Continue reading →

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Preparations for a Pool Party

Posted on July 21, 2017 by cathyharnett

Well you will have surmised that we survived the night. Perhaps I am being melodramatic about the fires, none of the Italians around here pass any comment on the still smoking tranches of land and the string of yellow aeroplanes … Continue reading →

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Smoke in the Night

Posted on July 20, 2017 by cathyharnett

Early this morning before first light I smelled smoke and was immediately wide awake. I got up and stuck my head out of the hatch. All was clear. I reminded myself how sensitive the human nose is and went back … Continue reading →

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Back in Naples

Posted on July 18, 2017 by cathyharnett

It is now July, we are back in Naples and it is literally burning. John, Lara and I had returned home at the beginning of June and spent the month at home for the first time in years. The roses … Continue reading →

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