Lily Padua

Sometimes the world moves in mysterious ways – brings a happy opportunity set amidst new scenery. This latest world - somewhere in Italy - arrived in an invitation in an email. The long flight was greeted with classic architecture.

Including an old Government building . . .

And an ancient palace in the heart of town. . .

. . with descriptive text . . .

And a palace across the garden . . .

classic parks . . .

Exotic botanical gardens holding specimens favoured by ancient practioners of medicine . .

There were canals – not so many as in Venice - but apparently the ancient Roman town of Padua was originally an Island with a wall around it.


And sacred places built to celebrate saints gone in all but relic and spirit.

And the most sacred of all – the gelateria – featuring flavours constructed by skilled engineer of the medium.

The way out included streets with ancient towers . . .

And the streets seemed to be filled with music.