What the Faeries Left Behind

I think the fairies must have also raided our craft supplies for rhinestones, sequins and such.

As generous as the fairies have been this summer, they have also taught us:. Even though the fairies are tiny, they still enjoy getting notes from their friends, and are quite capable of reading them! Summer is the season for fairies, as they are out dancing with flowers!

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Maybe they could come visit you too, now that you know how to make them feel welcome. You will have to excuse me now, I have to grab my headlamp and an bag of glitter! We're always talking about more ways to live authenically and sustainably.

In Garden , Mothering. As generous as the fairies have been this summer, they have also taught us: Its OK with them if you like a few special pieces so much that you need to take them inside to keep safe. Another story goes that it was built by one of the Roman emperors as a gift to his mistress.

Whatever the case, the Croatians are so proud of their ancient relic that they fought tooth and nail when the Venetians were apparently planning to relocate the limestone arena to their town. Walking into the basement of the Arena, through an underground passage, I get a glimpse of the erstwhile space where the gladiators awaited their turn to enter the stadium.

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There is a small museum here, portraying, among other things, the olive oil industry and a flashback of the Roman era. The Arch of the Sergii, a triumphal arch built in the 1st century to commemorate the Sergii Family, was an inspiration to none other than Michelangelo. The ancient Augustan forum stands, still, and I walk to the old temples of Augustus.

At one time there were temples dedicated to Juno, Minerva and Jupiter, but today only the temples of Rome and Augustus stand. The Twin Gates stand alongside remains of the Old City walls while Vesna points to the Gate of Hercules, which has survived from the 1st century. The charming cobbled streets of the Old Town — where James Joyce is said to have once stayed and worked — are also dotted with colourful cafes and quaint boutiques, and, churches and basilicas too.

What the Faeries Left Behind

There are old Roman theatres as well. I trudge up a small lane that takes me up a little hillock from where I can see the entire town of Pula surrounded by the azure waters. The following day we drive down to another pretty coastal town, Rovinj. Dazzling in shades of pink, the pretty buildings of Rovinj make the entire town look like a jewel, set amidst the turquoise waters of the Adriatic sea.