Ely Known as the ‘Ship of the Fens’, Ely Cathedral rises majestically from the surrounding landscape. Once it stood on an island, surrounded on all sides by water, but the draining of the Fens marshland several centuries ago reunited the land around the cathedral with the rest of the countryside. It still retains some of that other-worldly allure however and today rises magically from the early morning mists. The first church on this site was founded by a woman, Ethelreda, … Read More
Eating my way around Italy’s Emilia Romagna
The countryside of Emilia Romagna in northern Italy is not as famous as its sexier neighbour Tuscany, but it is the producer of much of the country’s best-loved food. It’s the home of Parma ham, Balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese and tortellini to name but a few. And was, for a long weekend last summer, home to me for four merry food-filled days. Bologna is the capital of the region and the main airport if you’re flying from the UK. And … Read More
